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

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,445

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $10,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,867

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $9,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelElementCLACLA
TrimSCCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $21,197 $29,807 $46,035
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sport suspension (upgrade)   100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sport suspension (upgrade)   93  
Options (change) 0 820 720
Options (change) 0 762 669
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $23,445 $33,795 $51,145
Total Invoice $21,867 $31,494 $47,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,126
Model Year200820162016
ModelElementCLACLA
TrimSCCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,445$33,795$51,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-9,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,445$28,965$42,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,175
Total Invoice$21,867$31,494$47,629
Adjustments for Features0-4,501-8,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,867$26,993$39,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,250

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200820162016
ModelElementCLACLA
TrimSCCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,445$6,275$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,501-8,386

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelElementCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height70.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft313.1 ft3

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