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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $30,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $28,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelElementR-Class
TrimEXR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $52,690
Base Invoice $21,344 $49,002
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 720
Options (change) 0 670
Destination 810 875
Total Price $23,745 $54,285
Total Invoice $22,154 $50,547

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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: $22,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,874
Model Year20112012
ModelElementR-Class
TrimEXR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA5T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16255/50-19
Total Price$23,745$54,285
Adjustments for Features0-8,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$46,210
Total Invoice$22,154$50,547
Adjustments for Features0-7,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$43,028

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

Model Year20112012
ModelElementR-Class
TrimEXR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $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 console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable cooler console$175 
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
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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 recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,095$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,519

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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 Year20112012
ModelElementR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in126.6 in
Length169.9 in203.1 in
Width71.6 in77.1 in
Height70.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 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		25.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		25.142.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft385.0 ft3

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