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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: $31,645

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $10,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,764

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $9,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,795 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $24,383 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Premium Package 5,000      
Floor mats 100      
Premium I Package   2,150 2,150  
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
iPod integration   375 375 375
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570
Premium Package 4,550      
Floor mats 81      
Premium I Package   2,000 2,000  
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
iPod integration   349 349 349
Panoramic sunroof   976 976 976
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460
Options (change) 5,100 8,845 8,845 6,695
Options (change) 4,631 8,225 8,225 6,225
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $31,645 $42,620 $44,370 $46,570
Total Invoice $29,764 $39,697 $41,325 $43,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,658
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,645$42,620$44,370$46,570
Adjustments for Features0-295-1,470-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$42,325$42,900$44,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$2,500
Total Invoice$29,764$39,697$41,325$43,370
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,369-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,764$39,422$39,956$41,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534$2,323

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

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,120$4,295$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295$1,470$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-1,369-1,625

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

Model Year20112009
ModelSonataC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in108.7 in
Length189.8 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested350074%
Total Not Requested125026%

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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