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

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,640

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $12,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $11,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelElementGLAGLA
TrimSCGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,270 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $21,656 $29,109 $44,919
Navigation system 1,700    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Navigation system 1,577    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 1,700 5,500 5,500
Options (change) 1,577 5,115 5,115
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $25,640 $37,725 $54,725
Total Invoice $23,903 $35,149 $50,959

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,844
Model Year200920152015
ModelElementGLAGLA
TrimSCGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$25,640$37,725$54,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,945-11,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$29,780$43,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,550
Total Invoice$23,903$35,149$50,959
Adjustments for Features0-7,402-10,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$27,747$40,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,601

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920152015
ModelElementGLAGLA
TrimSCGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
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 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
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$895$8,840$12,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,945$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,402-10,611

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092015
ModelElementGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in173.9 in
Width71.6 in71.0 in
Height70.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested145083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested145083%

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