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

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,520

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $71,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $66,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200          
Floor mats 100 100 100        
Ultimate Package     5,500        
Wood trim           0 0
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002          
Floor mats 80 80 80        
Ultimate Package     5,005        
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 5,600 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,082 2,082 5,085 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $29,520 $31,270 $32,225 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $27,582 $29,202 $30,294 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,046
Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$29,520$31,270$32,225$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-13,070-15,770-14,420-15,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$31,145$32,225$87,605$126,805$124,055$182,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$2,730$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$27,582$29,202$30,294$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features-23-1170-12,175-14,693-13,436-14,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,559$29,085$30,294$81,605$118,145$115,589$169,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$2,735$0$36,540$33,984$88,162

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25    
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
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150    
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300 $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback  $100    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150 $150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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 headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,350$5,225$18,295$20,995$19,645$21,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$13,070$15,770$14,420$15,870
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1170-12,175-14,693-13,436-14,779

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
ModelSonataSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.0 in100.8 in
Length189.8 in180.4 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200No
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
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested230048%
Total Not Requested245052%

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