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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,640

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $12,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $11,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelGLAGLAElement
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $23,270
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $21,656
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Navigation system     1,700
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Navigation system     1,577
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 1,700
Options (change) 5,115 5,115 1,577
Destination 925 925 670
Total Price $37,725 $54,725 $25,640
Total Invoice $35,149 $50,959 $23,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,844
Model Year201520152009
ModelGLAGLAElement
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$37,725$54,725$25,640
Adjustments for Features-7,945-11,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,780$43,330$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,550$0
Total Invoice$35,149$50,959$23,903
Adjustments for Features-7,402-10,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,747$40,348$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,601$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Honda Element

Model Year201520152009
ModelGLAGLAElement
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter $150 
Console without shifter$150 $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$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
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 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 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,840$12,290$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,945$11,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,402-10,6110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152009
ModelGLAElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length173.9 in169.9 in
Width71.0 in71.6 in
Height60.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested145083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested145083%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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