Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012 Honda Element Honda Element 2010

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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $43,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $40,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelGLGLElement
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $22,635
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $21,067
Premium 1 Package 4,280    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Navigation system     1,700
Premium 1 Package 3,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Navigation system     1,577
Options (change) 5,000 0 1,700
Options (change) 4,650 0 1,577
Destination 875 875 710
Total Price $68,445 $86,175 $25,045
Total Invoice $63,715 $80,204 $23,354

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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: $31,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,362
Model Year201220122010
ModelGLGLElement
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8382hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21215/70-16
Total Price$68,445$86,175$25,045
Adjustments for Features-11,815-17,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,630$68,295$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,665$0
Total Invoice$63,715$80,204$23,354
Adjustments for Features-10,999-16,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,716$63,563$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,847$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122010
ModelGLGLElement
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable cooler console  $175
Roof rails$250$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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
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 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 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$14,085$20,150$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,815$17,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,999-16,6410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122010
ModelGLElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in101.4 in
Length200.6 in169.9 in
Width76.0 in71.6 in
Height72.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested139053%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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