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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelElementElementSLKSLK
TrimEXSCSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $44,314 $49,569
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Sport Package       1,160
6-speed manual       0
Navigation system 1,577 1,577    
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Sport Package       1,079
6-speed manual       0
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,610 4,770
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 3,358 4,437
Destination 670 670 875 875
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $52,135 $58,945
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $48,547 $54,881

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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: $20,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,618
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelElementElementSLKSLK
TrimEXSCSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine166hp I4166hp I4228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$52,135$58,945
Adjustments for Features-8500-8,205-8,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$43,930$50,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$6,810
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$48,547$54,881
Adjustments for Features-7930-7,640-7,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$40,907$47,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$6,335

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelElementElementSLKSLK
TrimEXSCSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
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
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
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
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,275$2,425$10,630$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$8,205$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-7,640-7,639

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092011
ModelElementSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.4 in95.7 in
Length169.9 in160.7 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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