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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: $25,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelElementM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,635 $44,000 $52,750 $87,000
Base Invoice $21,067 $40,920 $49,058 $80,910
Navigation system 1,700      
Premium I Package   3,750 3,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
iPod integration   375 375 375
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510
Navigation system 1,577      
Premium I Package   3,488 3,394  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660  
iPod integration   349 349 349
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474
Options (change) 1,700 5,345 5,245 885
Options (change) 1,577 4,971 4,877 823
Destination 710 875 875 875
Total Price $25,045 $50,220 $58,870 $88,760
Total Invoice $23,354 $46,766 $54,810 $82,608

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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: $17,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,311
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelElementM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$25,045$50,220$58,870$88,760
Adjustments for Features0-7,625-8,175-14,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$42,595$50,695$74,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,100$32,075
Total Invoice$23,354$46,766$54,810$82,608
Adjustments for Features0-7,101-7,611-13,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$39,665$47,199$69,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,534$29,830

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

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelElementM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rails $250$250$250
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   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote   $200
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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 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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,995$9,620$10,170$16,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,625$8,175$14,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,101-7,611-13,113

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

Model Year20102008
ModelElementM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in114.7 in
Length169.9 in188.5 in
Width71.6 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,706 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 / ML320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested112553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested102551%

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