Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Honda Element Honda Element 2006

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $37,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $34,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelGLGLElement
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $19,625
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $18,137
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Options (change) 710 0 0
Options (change) 660 0 0
Destination 875 875 595
Total Price $57,485 $78,250 $20,220
Total Invoice $53,522 $72,834 $18,732

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,143
Model Year200820082006
ModelGLGLElement
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8382hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21215/70-16
Total Price$57,485$78,250$20,220
Adjustments for Features-11,435-19,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,050$58,500$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,450$0
Total Invoice$53,522$72,834$18,732
Adjustments for Features-10,647-18,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,875$54,451$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,576$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082006
ModelGLGLElement
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
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$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Running boards $350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, remote$200$200 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Memory system, passenger seat $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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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 third row seats$1000$1000 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,930$20,245$495
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,435$19,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,647-18,3830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082006
ModelGLElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in101.4 in
Length200.6 in169.3 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height72.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft377.1 ft3

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