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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: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $23,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $21,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $19,727 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Technology Package 2,100          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250          
Floor mats 95          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625   625
Premium 1 Package   1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580 580      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Premium 3 Package         2,450  
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Technology Package 1,911          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226          
Floor mats 76          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581   581
Premium 1 Package   1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539 539      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Premium 3 Package         2,279  
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 2,445 6,755 6,755 4,445 7,240 2,825
Options (change) 2,213 6,282 6,282 4,134 6,734 2,627
Destination 775 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $23,815 $47,180 $49,687 $57,370 $73,365 $76,550
Total Invoice $22,715 $43,942 $45,991 $53,419 $68,295 $71,256

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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: $17,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,634
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$23,815$47,180$49,687$57,370$73,365$76,550
Adjustments for Features0-6,005-7,530-8,830-9,545-8,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$41,175$42,157$48,540$63,820$67,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,365$22,645$26,695
Total Invoice$22,715$43,942$45,991$53,419$68,295$71,256
Adjustments for Features0-5,593-6,970-8,222-8,885-8,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$38,349$39,021$45,197$59,410$63,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$672$6,848$21,061$24,827

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

Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelElantraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Power trunk closer    $350 
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
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$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
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support    $0 
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player    $0 
Handwriting recognition    $200 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0 
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
Traffic + travel information$25   $25 
Traffic information $25$25$25 $25
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
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     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height 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
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$3,075$9,080$10,605$11,905$12,620$11,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,005$7,530$8,830$9,545$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,593-6,970-8,222-8,885-8,080

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

Model Year20122017
ModelElantraC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.8 in
Length178.3 in184.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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