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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: $20,430

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $14,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $12,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006200620062006
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $16,334 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Sunroof 1,150          
Leather seating surfaces 800          
Floor mats 85          
Bluetooth cell phone link 325 765 765 765 765 765
Rear spoiler 375          
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Sunroof 1,047          
Leather seating surfaces 728          
Floor mats 68          
Bluetooth cell phone link 292 711 711 711 711 711
Rear spoiler 338          
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Options (change) 2,735 4,715 4,715 4,715 4,715 1,955
Options (change) 2,473 4,386 4,386 4,386 4,386 1,818
Destination 675 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $20,430 $34,690 $38,440 $43,040 $43,640 $58,480
Total Invoice $19,482 $32,317 $35,805 $40,083 $40,641 $54,532

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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: $12,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,944
Model Year200920062006200620062006
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$20,430$34,690$38,440$43,040$43,640$58,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,030-3,255-2,830-4,055-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,430$32,660$35,185$40,210$39,585$54,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,590
Total Invoice$19,482$32,317$35,805$40,083$40,641$54,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,891-3,032-2,636-3,776-3,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,482$30,426$32,773$37,447$36,865$50,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,439$20,162

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

Model Year200920062006200620062006
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags     $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$725$2,755$3,980$3,555$4,780$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030$3,255$2,830$4,055$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,891-3,032-2,636-3,776-3,944

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

Model Year20092006
ModelElantraC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.9 in
Length177.4 in178.4 in
Width69.9 in68.0 in
Height58.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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