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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $26,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $24,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $20,835 $21,656
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375      
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
iPod integration 349 349      
Navigation system       1,577 1,577
Options (change) 4,075 4,075 3,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,790 3,790 3,441 1,577 1,577
Destination 875 875 875 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $50,900 $55,900 $71,275 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $47,399 $52,049 $66,417 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $18,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,586
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$50,900$55,900$71,275$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-8,080-9,130-11,970-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,820$46,770$59,305$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,485$0$1,735
Total Invoice$47,399$52,049$66,417$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-7,524-8,501-11,154-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,875$43,548$55,263$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,388$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers$0$0 $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,755$11,805$14,645$3,525$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,080$9,130$11,970$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,524-8,501-11,154-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092009
ModelSLKElement
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in101.4 in
Length160.7 in169.9 in
Width70.4 in71.6 in
Height51.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,434 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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