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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $48,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $45,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelElementCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $21,344 $66,309 $88,257
Folding second row seats   440  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 0 440 0
Options (change) 0 409 0
Destination 810 875 875
Total Price $23,745 $72,615 $95,775
Total Invoice $22,154 $67,593 $89,132

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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: $37,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,734
Model Year201120122012
ModelElementCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$23,745$72,615$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-11,500-12,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$61,115$83,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,135
Total Invoice$22,154$67,593$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-10,705-11,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$56,888$77,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,588

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120122012
ModelElementCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable cooler console$175  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$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
USB port $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
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
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
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 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  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,270$13,770$14,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,500$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,705-11,656

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112012
ModelElementCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in113.2 in
Length169.9 in194.5 in
Width71.6 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,159 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
25.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.3 ft3

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