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

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $46,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $43,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelElementElementGLSGLSGLS
TrimEXSCGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Navigation system 1,700 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720    
Navigation system 1,577 1,577      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670    
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 720 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 670 0 0
Destination 670 670 995 995 995
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $71,265 $95,945 $126,295
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $66,347 $89,299 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,351
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelElementElementGLSGLSGLS
TrimEXSCGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA5M5T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$24,755$25,640$71,265$95,945$126,295
Adjustments for Features-8500-12,575-21,755-25,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$58,690$74,190$100,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$15,500$41,700
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$66,347$89,299$117,524
Adjustments for Features-7930-11,707-20,248-24,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$54,640$69,051$93,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$14,411$38,778

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelElementElementGLSGLSGLS
TrimEXSCGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
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 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console without shifter $150$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    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof  $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
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  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
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 release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,420$2,570$15,145$24,325$28,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$12,575$21,755$25,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-11,707-20,248-24,106

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20092018
ModelElementGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in121.1 in
Length169.9 in202.0 in
Width71.6 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft393.8 ft3

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