Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Honda Element Honda Element 2009

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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $29,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $49,002 $20,835 $21,656
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Navigation system   1,577 1,577
Options (change) 720 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 670 1,577 1,577
Destination 875 670 670
Total Price $54,285 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $50,547 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $22,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,972
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT7A5M5
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$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-7,825-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,460$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$50,547$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-7,286-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,261$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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

Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassElementElement
TrimR350EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
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 console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable cooler console $175 
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  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$9,445$2,470$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,825$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,286-7930

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in101.4 in
Length203.1 in169.9 in
Width77.1 in71.6 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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