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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $29,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassElementElement
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $20,835 $21,656
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Navigation system       1,577 1,577
Options (change) 4,320 4,320 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 4,018 4,018 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 875 875 875 670 670
Total Price $54,185 $62,785 $95,865 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $50,454 $58,452 $89,216 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $20,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,035
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassElementElement
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$54,185$62,785$95,865$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-9,805-10,155-18,130-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,380$52,630$77,735$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$33,355$0$1,735
Total Invoice$50,454$58,452$89,216$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-9,130-9,454-16,873-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,324$48,998$72,343$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,674$31,019$0$1,614

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

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassElementElement
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console without shifter$150$150$150 $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Removable cooler console   $175 
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$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350   
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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   
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$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$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 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 steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,925$11,275$19,250$1,970$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,805$10,155$18,130$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,130-9,454-16,873-7930

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

Model Year20122009
ModelM-ClassElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in101.4 in
Length189.1 in169.9 in
Width75.2 in71.6 in
Height70.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested71537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested71537%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

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%

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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