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

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Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $65,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,690

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $62,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelPilotSLSLSLSL
TrimEX-LSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,045 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $29,032 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Navigation system 2,200        
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 1,988        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,200 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,988 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $34,915 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $31,690 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,525
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelPilotSLSLSLSL
TrimEX-LSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,915$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-12,415-15,115-13,765-15,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$88,260$127,460$124,710$182,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$31,690$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-11,565-14,083-12,826-14,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$82,215$118,755$116,199$170,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,540$33,984$88,162

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelPilotSLSLSLSL
TrimEX-LSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Conversation mirror$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,630$19,045$21,745$20,395$21,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,415$15,115$13,765$15,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,565-14,083-12,826-14,169

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelPilotSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in100.8 in
Length188.0 in180.4 in
Width77.5 in71.5 in
Height70.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in0.0 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft310.2 ft3

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