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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: $22,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $19,541 $21,197
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Options (change) 720 720 720 0 0
Options (change) 670 670 670 0 0
Destination 905 905 905 670 670
Total Price $44,525 $57,025 $69,615 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $41,472 $53,097 $64,806 $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: $12,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,003
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEXSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$44,525$57,025$69,615$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-9,940-11,940-13,8800-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,585$45,085$55,735$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$21,150$0$1,560
Total Invoice$41,472$53,097$64,806$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-9,258-11,118-12,9210-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,214$41,979$51,885$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,765$19,671$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKElementElement
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$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$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
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 $75
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$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  
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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$100  
Total Value of Features$11,440$13,440$15,380$1,500$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,940$11,940$13,880$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,258-11,118-12,9210-210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132008
ModelSLKElement
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in101.4 in
Length162.8 in169.3 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height51.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,434 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft377.1 ft3

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