Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2012 Honda Element Honda Element 2009

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

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $83,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $77,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelG-ClassElementElement
TrimG550EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,100 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $99,603 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   1,577 1,577
Options (change) 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 875 670 670
Total Price $107,975 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $100,478 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,296
Model Year201220092009
ModelG-ClassElementElement
TrimG550EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT7A5M5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$107,975$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-13,855-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,120$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$100,478$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-12,893-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,585$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220092009
ModelG-ClassElementElement
TrimG550EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$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 climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Lockable front differential$150  
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75 $75
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$15,725$2,720$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,855$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,893-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122009
ModelG-ClassElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in101.4 in
Length184.5 in169.9 in
Width71.8 in71.6 in
Height76.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

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