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

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Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $38,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,690

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $36,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotCLSCLS
TrimEX-LCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $29,032 $66,309 $88,257
Navigation system 2,200    
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Navigation system 1,988    
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 2,200 840 0
Options (change) 1,988 781 0
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $34,915 $73,015 $95,775
Total Invoice $31,690 $67,965 $89,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,491
Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotCLSCLS
TrimEX-LCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,915$73,015$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,140-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$67,875$89,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$31,690$67,965$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-4,784-5,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$63,181$83,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,400

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotCLSCLS
TrimEX-LCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,905$10,045$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,140$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,784-5,551

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelPilotCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length188.0 in194.5 in
Width77.5 in74.1 in
Height70.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft315.3 ft3

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