Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Honda Element Honda Element 2006

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $20,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $19,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassElement
TrimML350ML500EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $19,625
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $18,137
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Satellite radio   500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Satellite radio   465  
Options (change) 690 1,190 0
Options (change) 642 1,107 0
Destination 775 775 595
Total Price $41,215 $50,465 $20,220
Total Invoice $38,385 $46,987 $18,732

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,371
Model Year200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassElement
TrimML350ML500EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18215/70-16
Total Price$41,215$50,465$20,220
Adjustments for Features-6,745-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$41,820$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,350$0
Total Invoice$38,385$46,987$18,732
Adjustments for Features-6,282-8,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,103$38,938$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,835$0

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

Model Year200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassElement
TrimML350ML500EX
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 rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
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
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,565$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,745$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,282-8,0490

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

Model Year20062006
ModelM-ClassElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in101.4 in
Length188.5 in169.3 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height69.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft377.1 ft3

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