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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: $24,995

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $24,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,314

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $22,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelR-ClassElement
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $22,935
Base Invoice $44,315 $21,344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
AWD   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
AWD   1,160
Options (change) 720 1,250
Options (change) 670 1,160
Destination 875 810
Total Price $49,245 $24,995
Total Invoice $45,860 $23,314

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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: $18,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,531
Model Year20092011
ModelR-ClassElement
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT7A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/70-16
Total Price$49,245$24,995
Adjustments for Features-5,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,860$24,995
Total Invoice$45,860$23,314
Adjustments for Features-5,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,845$23,314

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

Model Year20092011
ModelR-ClassElement
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed automatic $900
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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 console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable cooler console $175
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 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
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 recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$9,380$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0150

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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 Year20092011
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 Weight4,829 lb.3,624 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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