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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $13,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $13,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $20,961 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Package 3 1,400        
Premium I Package   2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
CD changer, in-dash   460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Wood trim         0
Package 3 1,278        
Premium I Package   2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
CD changer, in-dash   428 428 428 428
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,400 4,900 4,900 2,750 1,180
Options (change) 1,278 4,557 4,557 2,557 1,097
Destination 600 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $24,895 $38,675 $40,425 $42,625 $60,455
Total Invoice $22,839 $36,029 $37,657 $39,702 $56,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,557
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,895$38,675$40,425$42,625$60,455
Adjustments for Features0-680-1,930-2,130-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$37,995$38,495$40,495$58,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$2,500$20,530
Total Invoice$22,839$36,029$37,657$39,702$56,431
Adjustments for Features0-633-1,798-1,984-1,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$35,396$35,859$37,718$54,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$463$2,322$19,233

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

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Folding second row seats$300   $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,355$4,605$4,805$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680$1,930$2,130$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633-1,798-1,984-1,802

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

Model Year20062009
ModelSonataC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in108.7 in
Length188.9 in182.3 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,254 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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