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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,660 Honda Element EX | ||||
| Difference: $54,515 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211 Honda Element EX | ||||
| Difference: $50,784 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Element | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | EX | SC | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $22,775 | $74,000 | $99,050 |
| Base Invoice | $19,541 | $21,197 | $68,820 | $92,116 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 670 | 670 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $21,660 | $23,445 | $76,175 | $102,525 |
| Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,867 | $70,995 | $95,591 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,615 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,693 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Element | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | EX | SC | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 382hp V8 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 270, 7 | 510, 12 | 510, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $21,660 | $23,445 | $76,175 | $102,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -225 | -11,900 | -13,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,660 | $23,220 | $64,275 | $89,025 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,560 | $0 | $24,750 |
| Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,867 | $70,995 | $95,591 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -210 | -11,091 | -12,587 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,657 | $59,904 | $83,004 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,446 | $0 | $23,100 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Element | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | EX | SC | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,420 | $1,645 | $13,320 | $14,920 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $225 | $11,900 | $13,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -210 | -11,091 | -12,587 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 169.3 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,434 lb. | 4,021 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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