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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $21,344 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Wood trim         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 0 710 710 710 710
Options (change) 0 660 660 660 660
Destination 810 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $23,745 $33,135 $34,835 $38,435 $57,085
Total Invoice $22,154 $30,873 $32,454 $35,802 $53,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,963
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,745$33,135$34,835$38,435$57,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,885-3,060-4,285-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$31,250$31,775$34,150$50,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,900$19,700
Total Invoice$22,154$30,873$32,454$35,802$53,269
Adjustments for Features0-1,756-2,851-3,991-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$29,117$29,603$31,811$47,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$486$2,694$18,427

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   $300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,695$4,580$5,755$6,980$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885$3,060$4,285$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,756-2,851-3,991-5,725

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112008
ModelElementC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in108.7 in
Length169.9 in182.3 in
Width71.6 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

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