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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: $16,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $21,344 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460      
Wood trim       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Satellite radio   428      
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 0 1,180 720 720 720
Options (change) 0 1,097 669 669 669
Destination 810 925 925 925 925
Total Price $23,745 $40,505 $50,235 $65,545 $73,545
Total Invoice $22,154 $37,734 $46,783 $61,021 $68,461

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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: $11,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,284
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$23,745$40,505$50,235$65,545$73,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,685-9,435-9,985-11,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$34,820$40,800$55,560$61,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$20,740$27,140
Total Invoice$22,154$37,734$46,783$61,021$68,461
Adjustments for Features0-5,296-8,787-9,296-10,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$32,438$37,996$51,725$57,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,558$19,287$25,239

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

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$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    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$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  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,370$8,055$11,805$12,355$13,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,685$9,435$9,985$11,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,296-8,787-9,296-10,784

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

Model Year20112015
ModelElementC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in111.8 in
Length169.9 in184.5 in
Width71.6 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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