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

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $19,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelElementM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,635 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $21,067 $36,968 $45,105
Navigation system 1,700 1,240 1,240
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Trim Package   2,200  
Sunroof   1,390  
Satellite radio     500
Navigation system 1,577 1,153 1,153
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Trim Package   2,046  
Sunroof   1,293  
Satellite radio     465
Options (change) 1,700 5,520 2,430
Options (change) 1,577 5,134 2,260
Destination 710 775 775
Total Price $25,045 $46,045 $51,705
Total Invoice $23,354 $42,877 $48,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,452
Model Year201020062006
ModelElementM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$25,045$46,045$51,705
Adjustments for Features0-6,520-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$39,525$45,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,135
Total Invoice$23,354$42,877$48,140
Adjustments for Features0-6,071-5,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$36,806$42,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,706

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year201020062006
ModelElementM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable cooler console$175  
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
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
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  
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,120$8,640$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,520$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,071-5,628

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20102006
ModelElementM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in114.7 in
Length169.9 in188.5 in
Width71.6 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Total Requested27519%
Total Not Requested120081%

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