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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $18,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $17,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElement
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $22,935
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $21,344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Satellite radio 428          
Options (change) 1,180 720 720 720 720 0
Options (change) 1,098 670 670 670 670 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 810
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,425 $45,572 $55,115 $67,815 $75,415 $23,745
Total Invoice $39,526 $42,169 $51,327 $63,138 $70,206 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,468
Model Year201820182018201820182011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElement
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/70-16
Total Price$42,425$45,572$55,115$67,815$75,415$23,745
Adjustments for Features-7,410-8,535-11,435-11,335-11,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,015$37,037$43,680$56,480$63,680$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,022$8,665$21,465$28,665$0
Total Invoice$39,526$42,169$51,327$63,138$70,206$22,154
Adjustments for Features-6,904-7,898-10,649-10,553-10,9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,622$34,271$40,678$52,585$59,282$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,649$8,056$19,963$26,660$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element

Model Year201820182018201820182011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElement
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
5-speed automatic     $900
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Overhead console storage compartments     $100
Removable cooler console     $175
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats     $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,980$11,105$14,005$13,905$14,305$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,410$8,535$11,435$11,335$11,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,904-7,898-10,649-10,553-10,9240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182011
ModelC-ClassElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in101.4 in
Length184.5 in169.9 in
Width71.3 in71.6 in
Height56.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.674.6 ft3

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