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

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $84,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $78,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementSLSL
TrimEXSCSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $96,395 $130,609
Wood trim       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 595 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $98,570 $134,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,718
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementSLSL
TrimEXSCSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine166hp I4166hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$21,505$23,290$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-225-21,375-21,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$84,450$122,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$37,690
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-209-19,910-20,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$78,660$113,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0$35,136

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementSLSL
TrimEXSCSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,645$1,870$23,020$23,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$21,375$21,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-19,910-20,288

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072012
ModelElementSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.4 in100.8 in
Length169.3 in180.4 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft310.2 ft3

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