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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: $25,640

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $13,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $12,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelElementCLACLA
TrimSCCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $21,656 $29,807 $46,035
Navigation system 1,700    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Sport suspension (upgrade)   100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Navigation system 1,577    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Sport suspension (upgrade)   93  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 1,700 5,700 5,600
Options (change) 1,577 5,300 5,207
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $25,640 $38,675 $56,025
Total Invoice $23,903 $36,032 $52,167

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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: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,474
Model Year200920162016
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, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,640$38,675$56,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,070-10,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$32,605$45,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,175
Total Invoice$23,903$36,032$52,167
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-9,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$30,377$42,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,250

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200920162016
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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
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 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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
Heated front seats $200$200
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$1,345$7,415$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,070$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,655-9,540

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092016
ModelElementCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in182.3 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested137587%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested137587%

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