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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: $22,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelElementElementR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimEXSCR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $43,000 $50,500 $87,400
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $39,990 $46,965 $21,282
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     651 651  
Options (change) 0 0 700 700 0
Options (change) 0 0 651 651 0
Destination 670 670 775 775 775
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $44,475 $51,975 $88,175
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $41,416 $48,391 $22,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,890
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelElementElementR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimEXSCR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20
Total Price$21,660$23,445$44,475$51,975$88,175
Adjustments for Features0-225-7,270-7,470-14,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$37,205$44,505$73,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$7,300$36,035
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$41,416$48,391$22,057
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,770-6,955-3,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$34,646$41,436$18,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$16,325$23,115$0

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

Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelElementElementR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimEXSCR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system    $600
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0$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
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$895$1,120$8,165$8,365$15,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$7,270$7,470$14,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,770-6,955-3,736

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

Model Year20082007
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.4,830 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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