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

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelElementElementSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSCSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
Options (change) 0 0 700 700 700
Options (change) 0 0 650 650 650
Destination 670 670 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $44,825 $48,875 $65,275
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $41,741 $45,507 $60,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,066
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelElementElementSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSCSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine166hp I4166hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$44,825$48,875$65,275
Adjustments for Features0-225-8,015-8,015-11,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$36,810$40,860$53,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$4,050$17,010
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$41,741$45,507$60,850
Adjustments for Features0-210-7,464-7,463-10,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$34,277$38,044$50,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$3,767$15,895

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelElementElementSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSCSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation    $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
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$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
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger 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$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,875$2,100$9,890$9,890$13,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$8,015$8,015$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-7,464-7,463-10,678

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082007
ModelElementSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.4 in95.7 in
Length169.3 in160.7 in
Width71.5 in70.4 in
Height70.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.5 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft39.8 ft3

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