Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2011 Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2008

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,665

Honda Pilot SE   
Difference: $23,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,560

Honda Pilot SE   
Difference: $22,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassPilotPilot
TrimR350SEEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $31,595 $32,045
Base Invoice $46,537 $28,625 $29,032
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 750    
Roof rack 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910    
AWD   1,400 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 698    
Roof rack 232    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776    
AWD   1,265 1,265
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,446
Options (change) 6,170 1,400 3,000
Options (change) 5,739 1,265 2,711
Destination 875 670 670
Total Price $57,285 $33,665 $35,715
Total Invoice $53,151 $30,560 $32,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,274
Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassPilotPilot
TrimR350SEEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6244hp V6244hp V6
TransmissionT7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$57,285$33,665$35,715
Adjustments for Features-3,5750-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,710$33,665$34,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500
Total Invoice$53,151$30,560$32,413
Adjustments for Features-3,3170-1,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,834$30,560$31,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$446

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassPilotPilot
TrimR350SEEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,690$6,115$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3170-1,407

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

Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in106.3 in
Length203.0 in188.0 in
Width77.1 in77.5 in
Height65.4 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,949 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft347.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft387.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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