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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: $13,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,764

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $12,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012201220122012
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,795 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $24,383 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Premium Package 5,000          
Floor mats 100          
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim           0
Premium Package 4,550          
Floor mats 81          
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 5,100 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 7,000
Options (change) 4,631 8,836 8,836 8,836 8,836 6,511
Destination 750 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $31,645 $45,175 $45,595 $48,395 $48,805 $48,450
Total Invoice $29,764 $42,075 $42,466 $45,070 $45,451 $45,121

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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: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,801
Model Year201120122012201220122012
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,645$45,175$45,595$48,395$48,805$48,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-2,820-4,395-4,520-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$42,480$42,775$44,000$44,285$45,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,875
Total Invoice$29,764$42,075$42,466$45,070$45,451$45,121
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-2,626-4,093-4,209-2,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,764$39,565$39,840$40,977$41,242$42,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,674

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

Model Year201120122012201220122012
ModelSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,095$5,220$6,795$6,920$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$2,820$4,395$4,520$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,510-2,626-4,093-4,209-2,882

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

Model Year20112012
ModelSonataC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in108.7 in
Length189.8 in180.7 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested377579%
Total Not Requested97521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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