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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $60,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $55,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelSLSLSLSLElementElement
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGEXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183 $20,835 $21,656
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         1,700 1,700
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         1,577 1,577
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 925 925 925 925 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $84,925 $107,825 $148,975 $217,475 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $79,045 $100,342 $138,612 $202,408 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $43,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,840
Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelSLSLSLSLElementElement
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGEXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$84,925$107,825$148,975$217,475$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-17,100-20,150-25,125-31,425-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,825$87,675$123,850$186,050$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$56,025$118,225$0$1,735
Total Invoice$79,045$100,342$138,612$202,408$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-15,916-18,752-23,377-29,248-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,129$81,590$115,235$173,160$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,461$52,106$110,031$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element

Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelSLSLSLSLElementElement
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGEXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic    $900 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Night vision   $1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Removable cooler console    $175 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
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$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$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  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather headliner   $1000  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$19,270$22,320$27,295$33,595$3,020$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,100$20,150$25,125$31,425$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,916-18,752-23,377-29,248-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152009
ModelSLElement
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in101.4 in
Length181.8 in169.9 in
Width73.9 in71.6 in
Height51.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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