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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: $23,055

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $26,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350R500EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $20,835 $21,656
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 0
Options (change) 1,107 1,107 0 0
Destination 775 775 670 670
Total Price $49,965 $57,465 $23,055 $23,940
Total Invoice $46,522 $53,527 $21,505 $22,326

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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: $20,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,715
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350R500EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT7T7A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$49,965$57,465$23,055$23,940
Adjustments for Features-7,620-8,745-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$48,720$22,205$23,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,375$0$1,735
Total Invoice$46,522$53,527$21,505$22,326
Adjustments for Features-7,095-8,146-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,427$45,381$20,712$22,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,954$0$1,614

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

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350R500EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter$150$150 $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200  
MP3-compatible player $50$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  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$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$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$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,665$9,790$1,895$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,620$8,745$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,095-8,146-7930

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

Model Year20062009
ModelR-ClassElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in101.4 in
Length203.0 in169.9 in
Width75.7 in71.6 in
Height65.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,434 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft374.6 ft3

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