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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: $29,520

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $12,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200      
Floor mats 100 100      
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
iPod integration     375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002      
Floor mats 80 80      
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660
iPod integration     349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 9,985 9,985 7,235
Options (change) 2,082 2,082 9,287 9,287 6,729
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Total Price $29,520 $31,270 $42,410 $44,110 $44,960
Total Invoice $27,582 $29,202 $39,500 $41,081 $41,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,921
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,520$31,270$42,410$44,110$44,960
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,070-2,245-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,520$31,170$41,340$41,865$43,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0$525$2,325
Total Invoice$27,582$29,202$39,500$41,081$41,871
Adjustments for Features0-93-997-2,091-1,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,582$29,109$38,503$38,990$40,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,527$0$487$2,162

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

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$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$75   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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$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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,950$3,920$5,095$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,070$2,245$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-997-2,091-1,206

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

Model Year20122008
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 Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

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%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

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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