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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: $19,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $18,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelSonataSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200          
Floor mats 100 100 100        
Ultimate Package     5,500        
Multimedia Package       2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package       2,700      
Interior Package       2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim           0  
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002          
Floor mats 80 80 80        
Ultimate Package     5,005        
Multimedia Package       2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package       2,511      
Interior Package       2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 5,600 9,890 7,190 7,480 4,890
Options (change) 2,082 2,082 5,085 9,197 6,686 6,956 4,547
Destination 775 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $29,520 $31,270 $32,225 $49,215 $56,705 $72,305 $77,715
Total Invoice $27,582 $29,202 $30,294 $45,834 $52,800 $67,308 $72,339

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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: $14,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,507
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelSonataSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$29,520$31,270$32,225$49,215$56,705$72,305$77,715
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-5,120-7,420-6,670-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$31,145$32,225$44,095$49,285$65,635$69,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$2,730$0$5,190$21,540$25,800
Total Invoice$27,582$29,202$30,294$45,834$52,800$67,308$72,339
Adjustments for Features-23-1170-4,768-6,909-6,209-7,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,559$29,085$30,294$41,066$45,891$61,099$65,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$2,735$0$4,825$20,033$23,994

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

Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelSonataSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat   $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Detailed driving style feedback  $100    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100  
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,100$2,975$8,095$10,395$9,645$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$5,120$7,420$6,670$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1170-4,768-6,909-6,209-7,279

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

Model Year20122015
ModelSonataC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.8 in
Length189.8 in184.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested375079%
Total Not Requested100021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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