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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,315

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $19,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,148

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $19,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelPilotM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEX-LML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $29,032 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,970 1,970 1,970
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,446      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,832 1,832 1,832
Options (change) 1,600 4,310 4,310 1,970
Options (change) 1,446 4,009 4,009 1,832
Destination 670 875 875 875
Total Price $34,315 $54,175 $62,775 $97,835
Total Invoice $31,148 $50,445 $58,443 $91,048

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,777
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelPilotM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEX-LML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$34,315$54,175$62,775$97,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,780-4,130-12,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$50,395$58,645$85,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$34,620
Total Invoice$31,148$50,445$58,443$91,048
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-3,845-11,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,148$46,925$54,598$79,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$32,192

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelPilotM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEX-LML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  $100
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Running boards  $350 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,765$9,545$9,895$18,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780$4,130$12,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,520-3,845-11,931

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

Model Year20082012
ModelPilotM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.8 in
Length188.0 in189.1 in
Width77.5 in75.2 in
Height70.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.4 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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