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

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $74,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $68,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelElantraSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,595 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $19,727 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Technology Package 2,100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250        
Floor mats 95        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 1,911        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226        
Floor mats 76        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,445 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 2,213 474 474 474 474
Destination 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $23,815 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $22,715 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,051
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelElantraSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine148hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$23,815$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-14,505-16,205-15,355-16,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$83,480$120,980$117,930$174,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$22,715$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-13,512-15,099-14,308-15,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$77,766$112,726$109,890$162,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,960$32,124$85,095

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelElantraSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$18,730$20,430$19,580$20,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,505$16,205$15,355$16,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,512-15,099-14,308-15,184

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122008
ModelElantraSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in100.8 in
Length178.3 in178.5 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.810.2 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 camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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