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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: $42,950

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $6,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,249

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $5,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012201220122012
ModelGenesisGenesisC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.85.0C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,000 $51,500 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $35,659 $47,665 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Signature Package 4,000            
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim     325   325   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Signature Package 3,640            
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Wood trim     302   302   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 4,000 0 14,715 13,420 14,715 13,420 11,890
Options (change) 3,640 0 13,687 12,483 13,687 12,483 11,060
Destination 950 950 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $42,950 $52,450 $50,390 $49,515 $53,610 $52,725 $53,340
Total Invoice $40,249 $48,615 $46,926 $46,113 $49,921 $49,098 $49,670

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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: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,627
Model Year2015201520122012201220122012
ModelGenesisGenesisC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.85.0C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine311hp V6420hp V8201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 14900, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,950$52,450$50,390$49,515$53,610$52,725$53,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-980-255-2,680-1,955-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,950$49,225$49,410$49,260$50,930$50,770$52,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,275$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900
Total Invoice$40,249$48,615$46,926$46,113$49,921$49,098$49,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,989-913-237-2,496-1,821-1,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,249$45,626$46,013$45,876$47,425$47,277$48,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,377$137$0$1,549$1,401$2,695

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

Model Year2015201520122012201220122012
ModelGenesisGenesisC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.85.0C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  $0
AWD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850     
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125     
Remote app$25$25     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200     
Automatic braking, low-speed $200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200     
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400     
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 $250 $250
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Laminated rear side windows$100$100     
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100     
App support$0$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Door sill trim plates$100      
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50     
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$4,490$7,715$5,470$4,745$7,170$6,445$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225$980$255$2,680$1,955$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,989-913-237-2,496-1,821-1,099

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGenesisC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.5 in108.7 in
Length196.5 in180.7 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Signature Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Lexicon, 900W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252568%
Total Not Requested117532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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