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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: $48,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,084

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelPilotC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEliteC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,220 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $43,144 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Limited-slip rear differential         2,030
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Limited-slip rear differential         1,888
Options (change) 0 12,480 12,480 9,680 13,050
Options (change) 0 11,608 11,608 9,004 12,138
Destination 940 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $48,160 $48,155 $51,375 $51,130 $74,555
Total Invoice $44,084 $44,847 $47,842 $47,614 $69,518

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,736
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelPilotC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEliteC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,160$48,155$51,375$51,130$74,555
Adjustments for Features-8,7100-1,700-200-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,450$48,155$49,675$50,930$73,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,775$25,400
Total Invoice$44,084$44,847$47,842$47,614$69,518
Adjustments for Features-7,9730-1,583-186-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,111$44,847$46,259$47,428$68,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,581$23,739

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

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelPilotC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEliteC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power liftgate$350    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Terrain selector$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Second-row low console$100    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HDMI port$25    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Conversation mirror$25    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power release, second row seats$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$14,505$5,795$7,495$5,995$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,710$0$1,700$200$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9730-1,583-186-932

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

Model Year20172012
ModelPilotC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length194.5 in180.7 in
Width78.6 in69.7 in
Height69.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,055 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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