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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,610

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $20,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,501

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $19,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSanta FeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,220 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $26,495 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Touring Package 3,350      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Floor mats 135      
Cargo tray 110 160 160 160
Roof rack crossbars 195 245 245 245
Navigation system 200      
Class II trailer hitch 350      
Premium I Package   3,850 3,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated front seats   720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,995 1,995  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   770 770  
Class III trailer hitch   530 530 530
Touring Package 3,116      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Floor mats 107      
Cargo tray 88 149 149 149
Roof rack crossbars 176 228 228 228
Navigation system 186      
Class II trailer hitch 316      
Premium I Package   3,580 3,580  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated front seats   670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,855 1,855  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   716 716  
Class III trailer hitch   493 493 493
Options (change) 4,665 8,990 8,270 935
Options (change) 4,281 8,361 7,691 870
Destination 725 875 875 875
Total Price $33,610 $54,465 $64,945 $91,910
Total Invoice $31,501 $50,714 $60,460 $85,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,876
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSanta FeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$33,610$54,465$64,945$91,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-4,560-9,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,610$51,955$60,385$82,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$30,470
Total Invoice$31,501$50,714$60,460$85,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,337-4,245-8,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,501$48,377$56,215$76,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,838$28,334

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSanta FeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,360$8,410$13,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,510$4,560$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,337-4,245-8,827

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20082009
ModelSanta FeM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.7 in
Length184.1 in188.5 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height67.9 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,728 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Folding third row seats600No
Transmission cooler0No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested116550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested116550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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