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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElementElement
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55EXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $20,835 $21,656
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690    
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290      
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642    
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270      
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,577 1,577
Options (change) 3,690 3,690 3,690 3,690 3,400 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,432 3,432 3,432 3,432 3,162 1,577 1,577
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $33,665 $37,415 $42,015 $42,615 $59,925 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $31,363 $34,851 $39,129 $39,687 $55,876 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,922
Model Year2006200620062006200620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElementElement
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55EXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$33,665$37,415$42,015$42,615$59,925$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-2,310-3,535-3,110-4,335-6,335-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,355$33,880$38,905$38,280$53,590$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,235$0$1,735
Total Invoice$31,363$34,851$39,129$39,687$55,876$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-2,152-3,293-2,896-4,037-5,907-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,211$31,558$36,233$35,650$49,969$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,022$6,439$20,758$0$1,614

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

Model Year2006200620062006200620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElementElement
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55EXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000  
5-speed automatic     $900 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener    $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags    $300  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150
Overhead console storage compartments     $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable cooler console     $175 
Climate Control 
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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear spoiler    $200  
Skid plate (one)     $50$50
Sunroof    $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200  
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats    $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100  
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, 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Removable second row seats     $0$0
Wood trim $300 $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$3,955$5,180$4,755$5,980$7,980$2,495$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$3,535$3,110$4,335$6,335$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,152-3,293-2,896-4,037-5,907-7930

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in101.4 in
Length178.4 in169.9 in
Width68.0 in71.6 in
Height55.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.274.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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