Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Honda Element Honda Element 2006

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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElement
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $19,625
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $18,137
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Wood trim       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 710 710 710 710 0
Options (change) 660 660 660 660 0
Destination 825 825 825 875 595
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $33,135 $34,835 $38,435 $57,085 $20,220
Total Invoice $30,873 $32,454 $35,802 $53,269 $18,732

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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: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,451
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElement
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$33,135$34,835$38,435$57,085$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,960-5,210-6,360-8,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$29,625$32,075$49,025$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$2,900$19,850$0
Total Invoice$30,873$32,454$35,802$53,269$18,732
Adjustments for Features-3,690-4,854-5,924-7,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,183$27,600$29,878$45,748$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$417$2,695$18,565$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElement
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Removable second row seats    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,530$7,680$9,380$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$5,210$6,360$8,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,690-4,854-5,924-7,5210

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

Model Year20082006
ModelC-ClassElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in101.4 in
Length182.3 in169.3 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.477.1 ft3

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