Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Honda Element Honda Element 2006

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $29,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassElement
TrimR350R500EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $19,625
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $18,137
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Options (change) 1,190 1,190 0
Options (change) 1,107 1,107 0
Destination 775 775 595
Total Price $49,965 $57,465 $20,220
Total Invoice $46,522 $53,527 $18,732

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,345
Model Year200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassElement
TrimR350R500EX
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$49,965$57,465$20,220
Adjustments for Features-9,070-10,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,895$47,270$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,375$0
Total Invoice$46,522$53,527$18,732
Adjustments for Features-8,445-9,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,077$44,031$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,954$0

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

Model Year200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassElement
TrimR350R500EX
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, remote $200 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,440$10,565$370
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,070$10,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,445-9,4960

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

Model Year20062006
ModelR-ClassElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in101.4 in
Length203.0 in169.3 in
Width75.7 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft377.1 ft3

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