Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 Honda Element Honda Element 2008

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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $22,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassElementElement
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,000 $52,750 $87,000 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $40,920 $49,058 $80,910 $19,541 $21,197
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660      
Options (change) 710 710 0 0 0
Options (change) 660 660 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 670 670
Total Price $45,585 $54,335 $87,875 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $42,455 $50,593 $81,785 $20,211 $21,867

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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: $15,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,770
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassElementElement
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 12270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$45,585$54,335$87,875$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-8,025-8,675-16,2650-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,560$45,660$71,610$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,100$34,050$0$1,560
Total Invoice$42,455$50,593$81,785$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-7,474-8,078-15,1380-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,981$42,515$66,647$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,534$31,666$0$1,446

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassElementElement
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console without shifter$150$150$150 $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350$350  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100  
CD changer, remote  $200  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Rear seat audio controls  $25  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,795$9,445$17,035$770$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,025$8,675$16,265$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,474-8,078-15,1380-210

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

Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in101.4 in
Length188.5 in169.3 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height71.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,434 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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