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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $20,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelElementSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,935 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $21,344 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Options (change) 0 710 710 710
Options (change) 0 659 659 659
Destination 810 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,745 $45,735 $51,035 $66,085
Total Invoice $22,154 $42,594 $47,522 $61,610

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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: $14,070
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelElementSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine166hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,745$45,735$51,035$66,085
Adjustments for Features0-6,840-7,890-10,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$38,895$43,145$55,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$16,460
Total Invoice$22,154$42,594$47,522$61,610
Adjustments for Features0-6,370-7,347-10,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$36,224$40,175$51,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$15,383

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelElementSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$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
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$9,965$11,015$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,840$7,890$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,370-7,347-10,003

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,516 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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