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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,885

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $13,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,986

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $12,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $19,495
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $18,687
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765 325
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Floor mats           95
Rear spoiler           195
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711 292
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Floor mats           76
Rear spoiler           156
Options (change) 4,715 4,715 4,715 4,715 1,955 615
Options (change) 4,386 4,386 4,386 4,386 1,818 524
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $34,690 $38,440 $43,040 $43,640 $58,480 $20,885
Total Invoice $32,317 $35,805 $40,083 $40,641 $54,532 $19,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,999
Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,690$38,440$43,040$43,640$58,480$20,885
Adjustments for Features-1,430-2,655-2,230-3,455-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,260$35,785$40,810$40,185$54,850$20,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,590$0
Total Invoice$32,317$35,805$40,083$40,641$54,532$19,986
Adjustments for Features-1,332-2,473-2,077-3,218-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,985$33,332$38,006$37,423$51,147$19,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,162$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,705$3,930$3,505$4,730$4,905$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$2,655$2,230$3,455$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,332-2,473-2,077-3,218-3,3850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20062012
ModelC-ClassElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in176.2 in
Width68.0 in69.5 in
Height55.6 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.265.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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