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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,665

Honda Pilot SE   
Difference: $26,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,560

Honda Pilot SE   
Difference: $25,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelPilotPilotR-Class
TrimSEEX-LR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $32,045 $52,690
Base Invoice $28,625 $29,032 $49,002
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,600  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated front seats     750
Roof rack     250
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950
AWD 1,265 1,265  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,446  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated front seats     698
Roof rack     232
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814
Options (change) 1,400 3,000 6,210
Options (change) 1,265 2,711 5,777
Destination 670 670 875
Total Price $33,665 $35,715 $59,775
Total Invoice $30,560 $32,413 $55,654

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,937
Model Year200820082012
ModelPilotPilotR-Class
TrimSEEX-LR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6244hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/20 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7155, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16255/50-19
Total Price$33,665$35,715$59,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$34,165$55,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$30,560$32,413$55,654
Adjustments for Features0-1,407-4,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,560$31,006$51,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$446$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelPilotPilotR-Class
TrimSEEX-LR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$7,590$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,407-4,157

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

Model Year20082012
ModelPilotR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in126.6 in
Length188.0 in203.1 in
Width77.5 in77.1 in
Height70.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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