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

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $63,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $58,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelElantraS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $20,595 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $19,727 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Technology Package 2,100          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250          
Cargo net 50          
Floor mats 95          
Technology Package 1,911          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226          
Cargo net 41          
Floor mats 76          
Options (change) 2,495 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,254 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $23,865 $87,675 $93,475 $137,425 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $22,756 $81,519 $87,063 $128,077 $143,096 $190,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,762
Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelElantraS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine148hp I4275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$23,865$87,675$93,475$137,425$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,530-8,630-14,230-20,830-20,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$80,145$84,845$123,195$132,745$184,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,700$43,050$52,600$104,125
Total Invoice$22,756$81,519$87,063$128,077$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-7,001-8,038-13,262-19,409-19,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,756$74,518$79,025$114,815$123,687$171,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,507$40,297$49,169$97,097

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

Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelElantraS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
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
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated second row seats$200   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $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$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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
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
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,025$11,555$12,655$18,255$24,855$24,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,530$8,630$14,230$20,830$20,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,001-8,038-13,262-19,409-19,330

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

Model Year20122010
ModelElantraS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in124.6 in
Length178.3 in206.5 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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