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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: $31,410

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $17,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,606

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $16,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $34,075 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $25,850 $31,933 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Tech Package 3,100        
Floor mats 125 125      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500  
Lane departure warning     850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim         0
Tech Package 2,821        
Floor mats 100 100      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325  
Lane departure warning     791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,225 125 13,570 13,570 10,770
Options (change) 2,921 100 12,622 12,622 10,018
Destination 835 835 875 875 875
Total Price $31,410 $35,035 $49,245 $52,465 $52,220
Total Invoice $29,606 $32,868 $45,861 $48,856 $48,628

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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: $16,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,653
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4245hp I4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
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)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,410$35,035$49,245$52,465$52,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,720-3,420-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,410$32,910$47,525$49,045$50,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$1,520$2,775
Total Invoice$29,606$32,868$45,861$48,856$48,628
Adjustments for Features0-1,994-1,602-3,185-1,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,606$30,874$44,259$45,671$46,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,268$0$1,412$2,581

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

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSonataSonataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
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$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,675$5,270$6,970$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$1,720$3,420$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,994-1,602-3,185-1,788

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

Model Year20162012
ModelSonataC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width73.4 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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