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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,755 Honda Element EX | ||||
| Difference: $43,690 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082 Honda Element EX | ||||
| Difference: $40,633 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Element | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SC | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,385 | $23,270 | $62,570 | $85,300 |
| Base Invoice | $20,835 | $21,656 | $58,190 | $79,329 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,280 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,577 | 1,577 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,980 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,700 | 1,700 | 5,000 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,577 | 1,577 | 4,650 | 0 |
| Destination | 670 | 670 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $24,755 | $25,640 | $68,445 | $86,175 |
| Total Invoice | $23,082 | $23,903 | $63,715 | $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: $31,875 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,636 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Element | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SC | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | M5 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 270, 7 | 80, 8 | 610, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $24,755 | $25,640 | $68,445 | $86,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -850 | 0 | -12,665 | -18,730 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,905 | $25,640 | $55,780 | $67,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,735 | $0 | $11,665 |
| Total Invoice | $23,082 | $23,903 | $63,715 | $80,204 |
| Adjustments for Features | -793 | 0 | -11,790 | -17,432 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,289 | $23,903 | $51,925 | $62,772 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,614 | $0 | $10,847 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Element | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SC | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $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, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | $100 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| 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 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $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 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 | $2,270 | $1,420 | $14,085 | $20,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $850 | $0 | $12,665 | $18,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -793 | 0 | -11,790 | -17,432 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | GL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 200.6 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,434 lb. | 5,347 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.1 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1390 | 53% |
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