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Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,755 Honda Element EX | ||||
| Difference: $47,860 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082 Honda Element EX | ||||
| Difference: $44,511 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Element | Element |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $71,300 | $94,900 | $22,385 | $23,270 |
| Base Invoice | $66,309 | $88,257 | $20,835 | $21,656 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,577 | 1,577 | ||
| Options (change) | 440 | 0 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Options (change) | 409 | 0 | 1,577 | 1,577 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 670 | 670 |
| Total Price | $72,615 | $95,775 | $24,755 | $25,640 |
| Total Invoice | $67,593 | $89,132 | $23,082 | $23,903 |
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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: $37,460 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,832 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Element | Element |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | A5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 270, 7 | 270, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $72,615 | $95,775 | $24,755 | $25,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,250 | -12,275 | -850 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,365 | $83,500 | $23,905 | $25,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,135 | $0 | $1,735 |
| Total Invoice | $67,593 | $89,132 | $23,082 | $23,903 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,472 | -11,424 | -793 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,121 | $77,708 | $22,289 | $23,903 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,587 | $0 | $1,614 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Element | Element |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $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 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 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 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 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $12,870 | $13,895 | $2,470 | $1,620 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,250 | $12,275 | $850 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,472 | -11,424 | -793 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | CLS | Element |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.4 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 169.9 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.6 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,159 lb. | 3,434 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 47.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 74.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Honda Element EX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Honda Element SC
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
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