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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $22,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKElement
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $22,635
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $21,067
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Navigation system       1,700
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Navigation system       1,577
Options (change) 5,460 5,460 2,870 1,700
Options (change) 5,079 5,079 2,670 1,577
Destination 875 875 875 710
Total Price $48,835 $61,135 $71,245 $25,045
Total Invoice $45,479 $56,918 $66,320 $23,354

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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: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,422
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKElement
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$48,835$61,135$71,245$25,045
Adjustments for Features-9,345-11,345-12,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,490$49,790$58,775$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$19,285$0
Total Invoice$45,479$56,918$66,320$23,354
Adjustments for Features-8,703-10,562-11,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,776$46,356$54,712$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,580$17,936$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKElement
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable cooler console   $175
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,295$14,295$15,420$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,345$11,345$12,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,703-10,562-11,6080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122010
ModelSLKElement
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in101.4 in
Length162.8 in169.9 in
Width71.5 in71.6 in
Height51.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested96576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested96576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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