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

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $34,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $32,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelElantraE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLimitedE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $19,727 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Technology Package 2,100      
Floor mats 95      
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Technology Package 1,911      
Floor mats 76      
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Options (change) 2,445 7,405 6,235 2,550
Options (change) 2,213 6,886 5,798 2,372
Destination 775 875 875 875
Total Price $23,815 $58,770 $66,900 $92,325
Total Invoice $22,715 $54,717 $62,278 $85,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,351
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelElantraE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLimitedE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$23,815$58,770$66,900$92,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,995-6,995-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$53,775$59,905$85,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,130$31,430
Total Invoice$22,715$54,717$62,278$85,924
Adjustments for Features0-4,651-6,512-6,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$50,066$55,766$79,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700$29,232

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

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelElantraE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLimitedE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,750$7,745$9,745$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,995$6,995$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,651-6,512-6,626

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

Model Year20122012
ModelElantraE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.1 in
Length178.3 in191.7 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested119046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%

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