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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $43,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $40,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSElement
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $22,935
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $21,344
Satellite radio 699 699  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Options (change) 699 699 0
Options (change) 650 650 0
Destination 775 775 810
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $67,674 $89,774 $23,745
Total Invoice $63,082 $83,663 $22,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,112
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSElement
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionT7T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/70-16
Total Price$67,674$89,774$23,745
Adjustments for Features-8,385-9,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,289$80,239$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,950$0
Total Invoice$63,082$83,663$22,154
Adjustments for Features-7,816-8,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,266$74,777$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,511$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Element

Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSElement
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable cooler console  $175
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,880$12,030$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,385$9,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,816-8,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062011
ModelCLSElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in101.4 in
Length193.0 in169.9 in
Width73.7 in71.6 in
Height54.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.874.6 ft3

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