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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: $27,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelElementM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,635 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $21,067 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Navigation system 1,700      
Premium 1 Package   3,700 3,700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Navigation system 1,577      
Premium 1 Package   3,441 3,441  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 1,700 4,730 4,730 0
Options (change) 1,577 4,399 4,399 0
Destination 710 905 905 905
Total Price $25,045 $52,905 $64,435 $97,005
Total Invoice $23,354 $49,265 $59,988 $90,278

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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: $19,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,573
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelElementM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$25,045$52,905$64,435$97,005
Adjustments for Features0-7,880-10,230-17,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$45,025$54,205$79,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,180$34,275
Total Invoice$23,354$49,265$59,988$90,278
Adjustments for Features0-7,338-9,524-16,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$41,927$50,464$73,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,537$31,874

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

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelElementM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $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 warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
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   
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 
Body kit   $0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
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   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$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
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$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$50$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 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 steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,970$9,850$12,200$19,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,880$10,230$17,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,338-9,524-16,477

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

Model Year20102013
ModelElementM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in114.8 in
Length169.9 in189.1 in
Width71.6 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested86542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested86542%

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