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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelCLACLAElement
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $22,635
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $21,067
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Navigation system     1,700
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Navigation system     1,577
Options (change) 1,345 1,345 1,700
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 1,577
Destination 995 995 710
Total Price $35,040 $52,740 $25,045
Total Invoice $32,656 $49,117 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,127
Model Year201820182010
ModelCLACLAElement
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionS7S7A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$35,040$52,740$25,045
Adjustments for Features-4,480-8,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,560$44,335$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,775$0
Total Invoice$32,656$49,117$23,354
Adjustments for Features-4,175-7,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,481$41,289$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,808$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Honda Element

Model Year201820182010
ModelCLACLAElement
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150 
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable cooler console  $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$10,875$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$8,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,175-7,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182010
ModelCLAElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length182.3 in169.9 in
Width70.0 in71.6 in
Height56.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.174.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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