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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,755 Honda Element EX | ||||||||
| Difference: $16,010 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082 Honda Element EX | ||||||||
| Difference: $14,894 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Element | Element |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $35,800 | $36,250 | $39,400 | $39,850 | $42,100 | $60,250 | $22,385 | $23,270 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $33,713 | $36,642 | $37,061 | $39,153 | $56,033 | $20,835 | $21,656 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | ||
| Satellite radio | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | ||
| Satellite radio | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,577 | 1,577 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,040 | 4,040 | 4,040 | 4,040 | 3,580 | 3,580 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Options (change) | 3,757 | 3,757 | 3,757 | 3,757 | 3,329 | 3,329 | 1,577 | 1,577 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 670 | 670 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $40,765 | $41,215 | $44,365 | $44,815 | $46,605 | $66,455 | $24,755 | $25,640 |
| Total Invoice | $37,976 | $38,395 | $41,324 | $41,743 | $43,407 | $61,987 | $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: $11,385 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,587 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Element | Element |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 270, 7 | 270, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $40,765 | $41,215 | $44,365 | $44,815 | $46,605 | $66,455 | $24,755 | $25,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,475 | -5,600 | -7,325 | -7,450 | -6,725 | -7,375 | -850 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,290 | $35,615 | $37,040 | $37,365 | $39,880 | $59,080 | $23,905 | $25,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $325 | $1,750 | $2,075 | $4,590 | $23,790 | $0 | $1,735 |
| Total Invoice | $37,976 | $38,395 | $41,324 | $41,743 | $43,407 | $61,987 | $23,082 | $23,903 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,100 | -5,217 | -6,823 | -6,939 | -6,264 | -6,879 | -793 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,876 | $33,178 | $34,501 | $34,804 | $37,143 | $55,108 | $22,289 | $23,903 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $302 | $1,625 | $1,928 | $4,267 | $22,232 | $0 | $1,614 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Element | Element |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | |||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,095 | $7,220 | $8,945 | $9,070 | $8,345 | $8,995 | $2,470 | $1,620 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,475 | $5,600 | $7,325 | $7,450 | $6,725 | $7,375 | $850 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,100 | -5,217 | -6,823 | -6,939 | -6,264 | -6,879 | -793 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | Element |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 101.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 169.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.6 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,434 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 47.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 74.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Honda Element EX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Honda Element SC
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
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