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

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Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,480

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $33,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,635

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $32,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelPilotGL
TrimTouringGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,070 $62,570
Base Invoice $35,379 $58,190
AWD 1,600  
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
AWD 1,446  
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 1,600 11,680
Options (change) 1,446 10,864
Destination 810 875
Total Price $41,480 $75,125
Total Invoice $37,635 $69,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,961
Model Year20112012
ModelPilotGL
TrimTouringGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17275/55-19
Total Price$41,480$75,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,480$70,470
Total Invoice$37,635$69,929
Adjustments for Features0-4,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,635$65,596

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
ModelPilotGL
TrimTouringGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$10,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,333

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
ModelPilotGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in121.1 in
Length190.9 in200.6 in
Width78.5 in76.0 in
Height71.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,506 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested200076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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