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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $28,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $26,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelElementElementR-ClassR-Class
TrimEXSCR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $44,640 $51,645
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Satellite radio     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Satellite radio     465 465
Options (change) 0 0 1,190 1,190
Options (change) 0 0 1,107 1,107
Destination 670 670 775 775
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $49,965 $57,465
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $46,522 $53,527

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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: $20,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,867
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelElementElementR-ClassR-Class
TrimEXSCR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$49,965$57,465
Adjustments for Features0-225-7,995-9,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$41,970$48,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$6,375
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$46,522$53,527
Adjustments for Features0-210-7,444-8,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$39,078$45,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$5,954

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

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelElementElementR-ClassR-Class
TrimEXSCR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$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$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$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 $25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote   $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$720$945$8,715$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$7,995$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-7,444-8,495

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

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,434 lb.4,842 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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