Honda Element Honda Element 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $19,830

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $41,400 $55,950 $68,100 $75,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Satellite radio   428      
Options (change) 0 1,180 720 720 720
Options (change) 0 1,098 670 670 670
Destination 810 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,745 $43,575 $57,665 $69,815 $77,415

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Honda Element dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,819
Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$23,745$43,575$57,665$69,815$77,415
Adjustments for Features0-7,410-11,435-11,535-11,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$36,165$46,230$58,280$65,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,065$22,115$29,315

Return to top

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

Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
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 climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
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
Blind spot warning system  $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
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
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    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
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
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$75
Chronometer  $100$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $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 
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$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$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$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $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$9,780$13,805$13,905$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,410$11,435$11,535$11,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-356-330-275-257

Return to top

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

Model Year20112020
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.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 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

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Honda models.