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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: $48,160

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $11,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,084

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $11,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelPilotM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEliteML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,220 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $43,144 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Class III trailer hitch   530 530 530
Leather seating surfaces   1,995 1,995  
Premium II Package   6,600 6,600  
Lighting Package   950 950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850 1,850 1,850
Heated front seats   720    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   770 770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated second row seats       610
Class III trailer hitch   493 493 493
Leather seating surfaces   1,855 1,855  
Premium II Package   6,138 6,138  
Lighting Package   884 884  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720 1,720 1,720
Heated front seats   670    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   716 716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated second row seats       567
Options (change) 0 14,135 13,415 2,990
Options (change) 0 13,146 12,476 2,780
Destination 940 875 875 875
Total Price $48,160 $59,610 $70,090 $93,965
Total Invoice $44,084 $55,499 $65,245 $87,448

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,774
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelPilotM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEliteML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$48,160$59,610$70,090$93,965
Adjustments for Features-5,8550-2,050-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,305$59,610$68,040$89,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$29,580
Total Invoice$44,084$55,499$65,245$87,448
Adjustments for Features-5,3590-1,908-4,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,725$55,499$63,337$83,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,838$27,505

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

Model Year2017200920092009
ModelPilotM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimEliteML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HDMI port$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Chronometer   $100
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Suggestive steering$0   
Total Value of Features$13,615$7,760$9,810$12,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,855$0$2,050$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3590-1,908-4,444

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

Model Year20172009
ModelPilotM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in114.7 in
Length194.5 in188.5 in
Width78.6 in75.2 in
Height69.8 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,055 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267567%
Total Not Requested129033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267567%
Total Not Requested129033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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