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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK300SLK350EXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $19,541 $21,197
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Sport Package   1,160    
6-speed manual   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Sport Package   1,079    
6-speed manual   0    
Options (change) 720 1,880 0 0
Options (change) 670 1,749 0 0
Destination 875 875 670 670
Total Price $49,245 $56,055 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $45,859 $52,193 $20,211 $21,867

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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: $18,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,579
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK300SLK350EXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$49,245$56,055$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-8,665-8,6650-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,580$47,390$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,810$0$1,560
Total Invoice$45,859$52,193$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-8,069-8,0680-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,790$44,125$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,335$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK300SLK350EXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$10,590$10,590$1,925$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,665$8,665$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,069-8,0680-210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112008
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.3,434 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft377.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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