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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: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $18,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $16,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,195 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $19,349 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Premium Package 2,100        
Floor mats 95        
Premium I Package   2,150 2,150    
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 1,911        
Floor mats 76        
Premium I Package   2,000 2,000    
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,195 7,795 7,795 5,645 4,075
Options (change) 1,987 7,249 7,249 5,249 3,789
Destination 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $23,140 $41,570 $43,320 $45,520 $63,350
Total Invoice $22,086 $38,721 $40,349 $42,394 $59,123

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,079
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,140$41,570$43,320$45,520$63,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,670-2,845-3,120-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$39,900$40,475$42,400$60,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$2,500$20,880
Total Invoice$22,086$38,721$40,349$42,394$59,123
Adjustments for Features0-1,556-2,650-2,906-2,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,086$37,165$37,699$39,488$56,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534$2,323$19,559

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

Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   $300
Heated second row seats$200    
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 
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$3,550$5,220$6,395$6,670$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670$2,845$3,120$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,556-2,650-2,906-2,399

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

Model Year20112009
ModelElantraC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length178.3 in182.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested85051%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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