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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: $45,375

Hyundai Genesis 4.6   
Difference: $28,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,079

Hyundai Genesis 4.6   
Difference: $26,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelGenesisGenesisCLSCLSCLS
Trim4.65.0 R-SpecCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,500 $46,500 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $41,204 $43,044 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 800  
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Premium Package       4,200 2,500
Heated second row seats       625 625
Special order charge       250  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 744  
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Premium Package       3,906 2,325
Heated second row seats       581 581
Special order charge       233  
Options (change) 0 0 4,925 6,750 4,000
Options (change) 0 0 4,581 6,278 3,720
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $45,375 $47,375 $73,400 $82,525 $113,825
Total Invoice $42,079 $43,919 $68,328 $76,814 $105,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Genesis 4.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,745
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelGenesisGenesisCLSCLSCLS
Trim4.65.0 R-SpecCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V8429hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)528, 17528, 17610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,375$47,375$73,400$82,525$113,825
Adjustments for Features00-2,690-5,455-9,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,375$47,375$70,710$77,070$103,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$6,360$33,260
Total Invoice$42,079$43,919$68,328$76,814$105,922
Adjustments for Features00-2,504-5,077-9,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,079$43,919$65,824$71,737$96,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$5,913$30,927

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelGenesisGenesisCLSCLSCLS
Trim4.65.0 R-SpecCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $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$25
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather accent trim$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$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
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,915$4,915$7,605$10,370$14,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,690$5,455$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,504-5,077-9,171

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122017
ModelGenesisCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in113.2 in
Length196.3 in194.5 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.4,035 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 Room54.9 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested72540%
Total Not Requested110060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested50030%
Total Not Requested115070%

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