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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: $26,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $24,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $16,334 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Sunroof 1,150          
Leather seating surfaces 800          
Floor mats 85          
Bluetooth cell phone link 325          
Rear spoiler 375 350 350      
designo Package   3,800 3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats   580 580      
Satellite radio   460        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Sunroof 1,047          
Leather seating surfaces 728          
Floor mats 68          
Bluetooth cell phone link 292          
Rear spoiler 338 326 326      
designo Package   3,534 3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats   539 539      
Satellite radio   428        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Options (change) 2,735 5,910 5,450 4,520 3,820 1,220
Options (change) 2,473 5,497 5,069 4,204 3,553 1,135
Destination 675 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $20,430 $47,155 $50,302 $58,915 $70,915 $75,915
Total Invoice $19,482 $43,925 $46,568 $54,861 $66,021 $70,671

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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: $18,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,196
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM5T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$20,430$47,155$50,302$58,915$70,915$75,915
Adjustments for Features0-7,780-8,905-10,655-10,255-10,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,430$39,375$41,397$48,260$60,660$65,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,022$8,885$21,285$26,335
Total Invoice$19,482$43,925$46,568$54,861$66,021$70,671
Adjustments for Features0-7,247-8,244-9,922-9,547-9,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,482$36,678$38,324$44,939$56,474$61,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,646$8,261$19,796$24,493

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

Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
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
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$9,230$10,355$12,105$11,705$11,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,780$8,905$10,655$10,255$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,247-8,244-9,922-9,547-9,500

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

Model Year20092018
ModelElantraC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.8 in
Length177.4 in184.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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