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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: $23,060

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,509

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassElement
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $20,990
Base Invoice $39,153 $19,541
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
AWD 2,500 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
AWD 2,325 1,298
Options (change) 3,210 1,400
Options (change) 2,985 1,298
Destination 875 670
Total Price $46,185 $23,060
Total Invoice $43,013 $21,509

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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: $17,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,419
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassElement
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/70-16
Total Price$46,185$23,060
Adjustments for Features-5,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$23,060
Total Invoice$43,013$21,509
Adjustments for Features-5,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,928$21,509

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassElement
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Removable cargo area roof panel $300
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,505$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0850

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Honda Element features.

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,829 lb.3,567 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Honda Element specs.

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Manual rear sunroof300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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