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

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,000

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $28,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,229

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $26,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSonataM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,550 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $22,959 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Floor mats 90      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo tray 90 100 100 100
Navigation system 1,250      
Premium 1 Package   3,600 3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Floor mats 73      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo tray 73 93 93 93
Navigation system 1,137      
Premium 1 Package   3,348 3,348  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 1,755 6,040 6,040 100
Options (change) 1,575 5,618 5,618 93
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $27,000 $55,905 $64,505 $95,965
Total Invoice $25,229 $52,054 $60,052 $89,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,703
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSonataM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$27,000$55,905$64,505$95,965
Adjustments for Features0-6,575-6,925-14,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,000$49,330$57,580$81,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$32,635
Total Invoice$25,229$52,054$60,052$89,309
Adjustments for Features0-6,122-6,447-13,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,229$45,932$53,605$76,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$30,348

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

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSonataM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,325$8,900$9,250$16,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,575$6,925$14,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,122-6,447-13,029

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

Model Year20092012
ModelSonataM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in114.8 in
Length188.9 in189.1 in
Width72.1 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,293 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested86545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested86545%

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