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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: $24,605

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $48,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,454

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $44,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelElantraCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $20,218 $66,309 $88,257
Technology Package 2,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95    
Folding second row seats   440  
Technology Package 2,139    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76    
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 2,695 440 0
Options (change) 2,441 409 0
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $24,605 $72,615 $95,775
Total Invoice $23,454 $67,593 $89,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,000
Model Year201320122012
ModelElantraCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$24,605$72,615$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-6,595-7,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,605$66,020$88,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,135
Total Invoice$23,454$67,593$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-6,139-7,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,454$61,454$82,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,587

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320122012
ModelElantraCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,650$9,245$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,595$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,139-7,091

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
ModelElantraCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length178.3 in194.5 in
Width69.9 in74.1 in
Height56.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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