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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: $48,160

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $34,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,084

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $32,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelPilotCLSCLS
TrimEliteCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,220 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $43,144 $66,309 $88,257
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   250 250
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 0 10,515 10,515
Options (change) 0 9,797 9,797
Destination 940 875 875
Total Price $48,160 $82,690 $106,290
Total Invoice $44,084 $76,981 $98,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,760
Model Year201720122012
ModelPilotCLSCLS
TrimEliteCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,160$82,690$106,290
Adjustments for Features-2,0350-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,125$82,690$104,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,300
Total Invoice$44,084$76,981$98,929
Adjustments for Features-1,8630-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,221$76,981$97,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,738

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720122012
ModelPilotCLSCLS
TrimEliteCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $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
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat  $100
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$13,430$11,395$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8630-1,210

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
ModelPilotCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length194.5 in194.5 in
Width78.6 in74.1 in
Height69.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,055 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested140089%
Total Not Requested17511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

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