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

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,850

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $38,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,084

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $36,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelGenesisGenesisCLSCLS
Trim3.84.6CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $43,000 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $30,954 $39,824 $69,890 $101,277
Technology Package 8,000      
Premium Package     3,900  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800  
Technology Package 7,280      
Premium Package     3,627  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744  
Options (change) 8,000 0 4,700 0
Options (change) 7,280 0 4,371 0
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $41,850 $43,850 $80,845 $109,895
Total Invoice $39,084 $40,674 $75,256 $102,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Genesis 3.8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,629
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelGenesisGenesisCLSCLS
Trim3.84.6CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)528, 17528, 17610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,850$43,850$80,845$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,955-8,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,850$43,650$74,890$100,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$26,100
Total Invoice$39,084$40,674$75,256$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-186-5,543-8,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,084$40,488$69,713$93,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,404$0$24,272

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelGenesisGenesisCLSCLS
Trim3.84.6CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather accent trim$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,650$10,405$13,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,955$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-5,543-8,287

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelGenesisCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in113.2 in
Length195.9 in194.5 in
Width73.4 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather accent trim300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested451575%
Total Not Requested150025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested47529%
Total Not Requested115071%

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