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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKElement
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $19,625
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $18,137
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Options (change) 710 710 710 0
Options (change) 659 659 659 0
Destination 875 875 875 595
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,735 $51,035 $66,085 $20,220
Total Invoice $42,594 $47,522 $61,610 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,326
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKElement
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$45,735$51,035$66,085$20,220
Adjustments for Features-9,165-10,215-12,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,570$40,820$53,180$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$16,610$0
Total Invoice$42,594$47,522$61,610$18,732
Adjustments for Features-8,536-9,512-12,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,058$38,010$49,579$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,952$15,521$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKElement
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,515$11,565$14,255$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,165$10,215$12,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,536-9,512-12,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082006
ModelSLKElement
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in101.4 in
Length160.7 in169.3 in
Width70.4 in71.5 in
Height51.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft377.1 ft3

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