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

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $42,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $39,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementGLGL
TrimEXSCGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $58,190 $79,329
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Options (change) 0 0 720 0
Options (change) 0 0 670 0
Destination 595 595 875 875
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $64,165 $86,175
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $59,735 $80,204

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,054
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementGLGL
TrimEXSCGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$21,505$23,290$64,165$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-225-11,535-19,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$52,630$66,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$13,955
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$59,735$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-209-10,739-18,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$48,996$61,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0$12,975

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementGLGL
TrimEXSCGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
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  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Running boards   $350
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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 third row seats  $1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$970$1,195$12,505$20,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$11,535$19,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-10,739-18,233

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072012
ModelElementGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in121.1 in
Length169.3 in200.6 in
Width71.5 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft383.3 ft3

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