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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,980

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $18,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,057

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $16,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $15,909 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Sunroof 1,150        
Floor mats 85        
Bluetooth cell phone link 325        
Leather seating surfaces 800 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Rear spoiler 375        
Premium I Package   2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Wood trim         0
Sunroof 1,047        
Floor mats 68        
Bluetooth cell phone link 292        
Leather seating surfaces 728 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Rear spoiler 338        
Premium I Package   2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,735 4,440 4,440 2,290 720
Options (change) 2,473 4,129 4,129 2,129 669
Destination 675 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $19,980 $38,215 $39,965 $42,165 $59,995
Total Invoice $19,057 $35,601 $37,229 $39,274 $56,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,024
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$19,980$38,215$39,965$42,165$59,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-3,880-4,155-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,980$35,510$36,085$38,010$56,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$2,500$20,880
Total Invoice$19,057$35,601$37,229$39,274$56,003
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-3,614-3,870-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,057$33,081$33,615$35,404$52,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534$2,323$19,557

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,850$4,555$5,730$6,005$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$3,880$4,155$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,520-3,614-3,870-3,365

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082009
ModelElantraC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length177.4 in182.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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