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Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,880

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,189

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $10,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelPilotC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTouringC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,070 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $35,379 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
designo Package   4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500
Upholstered instrument panel   350 350      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310 310      
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Satellite radio   460 460      
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380 380
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Premium 3 Package       4,150 2,450 2,450
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
designo Package   4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465
Upholstered instrument panel   326 326      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288 288      
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Satellite radio   428 428      
Sunshades, second row   354 354 354 353 353
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Premium 3 Package       3,860 2,279 2,279
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Options (change) 0 9,175 9,175 10,930 8,130 5,530
Options (change) 0 8,534 8,534 10,166 7,561 5,143
Destination 810 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $39,880 $49,600 $52,107 $63,855 $74,255 $79,255
Total Invoice $36,189 $46,194 $48,243 $59,451 $69,122 $73,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,563
Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelPilotC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTouringC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$39,880$49,600$52,107$63,855$74,255$79,255
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,000-5,315-3,515-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,880$49,125$50,107$58,540$70,740$75,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$9,415$21,615$25,915
Total Invoice$36,189$46,194$48,243$59,451$69,122$73,772
Adjustments for Features0-442-1,852-4,948-3,272-3,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,189$45,752$46,391$54,503$65,850$69,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$639$8,751$20,098$24,097

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelPilotC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTouringC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Active noise reduction$0     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Class III trailer hitch$250     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Conversation mirror$25     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100   
Folding third row seats$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,705$9,180$10,705$14,020$12,220$12,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,000$5,315$3,515$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-442-1,852-4,948-3,272-3,923

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112017
ModelPilotC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in111.8 in
Length190.9 in184.5 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height71.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,320 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested124054%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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