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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,220 Honda Element EX | |||||
| Difference: $77,255 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732 Honda Element EX | |||||
| Difference: $72,072 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Element |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | EX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $19,625 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $18,137 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 595 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $97,475 | $136,675 | $132,775 | $190,675 | $20,220 |
| Total Invoice | $90,804 | $127,351 | $123,724 | $177,571 | $18,732 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,695 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,919 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Element |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | EX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 166hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 270, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 215/70-16 |
| Total Price | $97,475 | $136,675 | $132,775 | $190,675 | $20,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -20,560 | -21,610 | -20,760 | -21,710 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $76,915 | $115,065 | $112,015 | $168,965 | $20,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,150 | $35,100 | $92,050 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $90,804 | $127,351 | $123,724 | $177,571 | $18,732 |
| Adjustments for Features | -19,153 | -20,136 | -19,345 | -20,218 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $71,651 | $107,215 | $104,379 | $157,353 | $18,732 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,564 | $32,728 | $85,702 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Element |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | EX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Removable second row seats | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $21,680 | $22,730 | $21,880 | $22,830 | $1,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $20,560 | $21,610 | $20,760 | $21,710 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -19,153 | -20,136 | -19,345 | -20,218 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | Element |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 101.4 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 169.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 |
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