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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $16,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelGLKElementElement
TrimGLK350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,880 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $33,368 $19,541 $21,197
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Satellite radio 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Satellite radio 423    
Options (change) 1,175 0 0
Options (change) 1,092 0 0
Destination 875 670 670
Total Price $37,930 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $35,335 $20,211 $21,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,441
Model Year201220082008
ModelGLKElementElement
TrimGLK350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT7M5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$37,930$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-6,1000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,830$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$35,335$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-5,6830-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,652$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220082008
ModelGLKElementElement
TrimGLK350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manual $0$0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75 $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,620$520$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6830-210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelGLKElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in101.4 in
Length178.3 in169.3 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft377.1 ft3

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