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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: $40,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,966

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008200820082008
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 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $30,954 $39,824 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Technology Package 8,000          
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Wood trim           0
Technology Package 7,280          
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660 660
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 8,000 0 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115
Options (change) 7,280 0 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757
Destination 850 850 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $41,850 $43,850 $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490
Total Invoice $39,084 $40,674 $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366

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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: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,165
Model Year201120112008200820082008
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, 17450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 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$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490
Adjustments for Features-2,445-2,6450-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$41,205$40,760$41,285$43,210$59,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$39,084$40,674$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366
Adjustments for Features-2,283-2,4530-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,801$38,221$37,966$38,453$40,243$55,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year201120112008200820082008
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
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
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
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
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$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Leather accent trim$300$300    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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
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$4,725$4,925$2,280$3,455$3,730$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$2,645$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,283-2,4530-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20112008
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather accent trim300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested314052%
Total Not Requested287548%

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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