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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $26,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $24,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $21,344 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 0 720 720 0
Options (change) 0 670 670 0
Destination 810 875 875 875
Total Price $23,745 $50,585 $59,185 $95,865
Total Invoice $22,154 $47,106 $55,104 $89,216

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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: $18,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,092
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEXML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
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$23,745$50,585$59,185$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-8,440-8,790-18,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$42,145$50,395$77,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$35,340
Total Invoice$22,154$47,106$55,104$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-7,860-8,184-17,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$39,246$46,920$72,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,674$32,865

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

Model Year2011201220122012
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   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$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 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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
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$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 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, 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$2,020$10,460$10,810$20,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,440$8,790$18,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,860-8,184-17,105

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

Model Year20112012
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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