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Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,850

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,084

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $4,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelGenesisGenesisC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.84.6C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $43,000 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $30,954 $39,824 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Technology Package 8,000          
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620  
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package     985 985 985 985
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700  
Proximity key     1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats     750 750 750  
Rearview camera     460 460 460 460
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
AMG Leather Package           3,030
Wood trim           0
Technology Package 7,280          
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507  
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package     916 916 916 916
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651  
Proximity key     1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats     698 698 698  
Rearview camera     428 428 428 428
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
AMG Leather Package           2,818
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 8,000 0 11,490 11,490 9,495 10,105
Options (change) 7,280 0 10,686 10,686 8,831 9,397
Destination 850 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $41,850 $43,850 $46,355 $48,265 $50,360 $71,280
Total Invoice $39,084 $40,674 $43,172 $44,948 $46,897 $66,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Genesis 3.8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,414
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelGenesisGenesisC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.84.6C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)528, 17528, 17100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,850$43,850$46,355$48,265$50,360$71,280
Adjustments for Features-1,420-1,6200-1,175-1,450-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,430$42,230$46,355$47,090$48,910$68,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$735$2,555$21,750
Total Invoice$39,084$40,674$43,172$44,948$46,897$66,498
Adjustments for Features-1,326-1,5030-1,094-1,350-2,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,758$39,171$43,172$43,854$45,547$63,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$682$2,375$20,364

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelGenesisGenesisC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.84.6C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Traffic information$25$25   $25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150    
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather accent trim$300$300    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,725$2,105$3,280$3,555$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$1,620$0$1,175$1,450$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,326-1,5030-1,094-1,350-2,962

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112011
ModelGenesisC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in108.7 in
Length195.9 in182.3 in
Width73.4 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather accent trim300No
Total Requested376563%
Total Not Requested225037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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