Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Honda Element Honda Element 2008

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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $32,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $30,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $49,002 $19,541 $21,197
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Options (change) 720 0 0
Options (change) 670 0 0
Destination 875 670 670
Total Price $54,285 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $50,547 $20,211 $21,867

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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: $23,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,676
Model Year201220082008
ModelR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT7M5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$54,285$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-9,3000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,985$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$50,547$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-8,6600-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,887$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,446

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

Model Year201220082008
ModelR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console without shifter$150 $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers $0$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$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75 $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$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,220$920$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,300$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,6600-210

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in101.4 in
Length203.1 in169.3 in
Width77.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft377.1 ft3

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