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

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,060

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,509

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelElementR-Class
TrimEXR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $42,100
Base Invoice $19,541 $39,153
AWD 1,400 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
AWD 1,298 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 1,400 3,210
Options (change) 1,298 2,985
Destination 670 875
Total Price $23,060 $46,185
Total Invoice $21,509 $43,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,419
Model Year20082008
ModelElementR-Class
TrimEXR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16255/55-18
Total Price$23,060$46,185
Adjustments for Features0-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,060$40,725
Total Invoice$21,509$43,013
Adjustments for Features0-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,509$37,928

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

Model Year20082008
ModelElementR-Class
TrimEXR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Removable cargo area roof panel$300 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,045$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,085

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelElementR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in126.6 in
Length169.3 in203.0 in
Width71.5 in75.7 in
Height70.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,567 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.1 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

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