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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,130

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $48,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,597

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $44,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSonataCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $21,035 $66,309 $88,257
Floor mats 85    
Sunroof 900    
Folding second row seats   440  
Floor mats 68    
Sunroof 819    
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 985 440 0
Options (change) 887 409 0
Destination 675 875 875
Total Price $24,130 $72,615 $95,775
Total Invoice $22,597 $67,593 $89,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,438
Model Year200820122012
ModelSonataCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$24,130$72,615$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-8,120-9,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,130$64,495$86,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,135
Total Invoice$22,597$67,593$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-7,558-8,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,597$60,035$80,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,586

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820122012
ModelSonataCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$9,620$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,120$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,558-8,511

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelSonataCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in113.2 in
Length188.9 in194.5 in
Width72.1 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,254 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 ft3

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