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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: $29,870

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $19,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $17,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018
ModelSonataSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200            
Floor mats 100 100 100          
Remote start 350 350 350          
Ultimate Package     5,500          
Multimedia Package       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package       1,950 1,950      
Premium 1 Package       1,250        
Panoramic sunroof       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats       580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720 720
Premium Package         700      
Blind spot warning system         550      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable         310      
Leather seating surfaces           1,620    
AMG Leather Package             2,590  
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002            
Floor mats 80 80 80          
Remote start 316 316 316          
Ultimate Package     5,005          
Multimedia Package       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package       1,814 1,814      
Premium 1 Package       1,163        
Panoramic sunroof       930 930 930 930 930
Heated front seats       539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670 670
Premium Package         651      
Blind spot warning system         512      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable         288      
Leather seating surfaces           1,507    
AMG Leather Package             2,409  
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 5,950 7,700 8,010 5,540 6,510 3,920
Options (change) 2,398 2,398 5,401 7,162 7,450 5,153 6,055 3,646
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $29,870 $31,620 $32,575 $48,945 $52,862 $59,935 $73,605 $78,615
Total Invoice $27,898 $29,518 $30,610 $45,590 $48,949 $55,810 $68,523 $73,182

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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: $14,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,575
Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018
ModelSonataSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$29,870$31,620$32,575$48,945$52,862$59,935$73,605$78,615
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-4,445-5,470-7,070-6,970-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,845$31,495$32,575$44,500$47,392$52,865$66,635$71,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$2,730$0$2,892$8,365$22,135$27,195
Total Invoice$27,898$29,518$30,610$45,590$48,949$55,810$68,523$73,182
Adjustments for Features-23-1170-4,140-5,065-6,583-6,489-6,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,875$29,401$30,610$41,450$43,884$49,227$62,034$66,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$2,735$0$2,434$7,777$20,584$25,290

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

Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018
ModelSonataSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0     
RWD   $0$0 $0$0
AWD     $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator    $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150     
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
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$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0   
6 kWh battery pack    $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust      $250$250
Raised top speed limiter       $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50     
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100$100
Detailed driving style feedback  $100     
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,600$3,700$3,575$8,020$9,045$10,645$10,545$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$4,445$5,470$7,070$6,970$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1170-4,140-5,065-6,583-6,489-6,442

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

Model Year20122018
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.17.4 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested375079%
Total Not Requested100021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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