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

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,500

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $52,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,578

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $48,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelElantraCLSCLS
TrimSECLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $17,113 $66,309 $88,257
Sunroof 1,150    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 375 400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Sunroof 1,047    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 68    
Rear spoiler 338 372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 1,935 840 0
Options (change) 1,745 781 0
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $20,500 $73,015 $95,775
Total Invoice $19,578 $67,965 $89,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,827
Model Year201020122012
ModelElantraCLSCLS
TrimSECLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$20,500$73,015$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-10,270-11,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,500$62,745$84,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$19,578$67,965$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-9,560-10,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,578$58,405$78,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,402

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201020122012
ModelElantraCLSCLS
TrimSECLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$11,770$12,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,270$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,560-10,325

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102012
ModelElantraCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length177.4 in194.5 in
Width69.9 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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