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

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $51,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $48,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelElementElementCLSCLSCLS
TrimEXSCCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Folding second row seats     440    
Folding second row seats     409    
Options (change) 0 0 440 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 409 0 0
Destination 670 670 925 925 925
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $73,465 $100,425 $107,425
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $68,387 $93,460 $99,970

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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: $38,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,121
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelElementElementCLSCLSCLS
TrimEXSCCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$21,660$23,445$73,465$100,425$107,425
Adjustments for Features0-225-12,950-15,775-16,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$60,515$84,650$91,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$24,135$30,735
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$68,387$93,460$99,970
Adjustments for Features0-210-12,055-14,681-15,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$56,332$78,779$84,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$22,447$28,586

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelElementElementCLSCLSCLS
TrimEXSCCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,095$1,320$14,045$16,870$17,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$12,950$15,775$16,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-12,055-14,681-15,052

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082014
ModelElementCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in113.2 in
Length169.3 in194.5 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.3 ft3

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