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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelCLACLAElement
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $22,935
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $21,344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Options (change) 720 720 0
Options (change) 669 669 0
Destination 995 995 810
Total Price $34,415 $52,115 $23,745
Total Invoice $32,075 $48,536 $22,154

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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: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,396
Model Year201820182011
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$34,415$52,115$23,745
Adjustments for Features-4,855-8,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,560$43,335$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,775$0
Total Invoice$32,075$48,536$22,154
Adjustments for Features-4,525-8,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,550$40,359$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,809$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Honda Element

Model Year201820182011
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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$7,325$11,250$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$8,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,525-8,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182011
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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