Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Hyundai Elantra Touring Hyundai Elantra Touring 2012

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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: $15,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,986

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $13,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $19,495
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $18,687
Premium I Package 1,400 1,400      
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Wood trim       0  
Floor mats         95
Rear spoiler         195
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Premium I Package 1,302 1,302      
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Wood trim       0  
Floor mats         76
Rear spoiler         156
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Options (change) 4,035 4,035 2,635 1,085 615
Options (change) 3,753 3,753 2,451 1,009 524
Destination 825 825 825 875 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $36,460 $38,160 $40,360 $57,460 $20,885
Total Invoice $33,966 $35,547 $37,593 $53,618 $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: $13,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,159
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,460$38,160$40,360$57,460$20,885
Adjustments for Features-1,955-3,130-3,405-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,505$35,030$36,955$53,355$20,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,850$0
Total Invoice$33,966$35,547$37,593$53,618$19,986
Adjustments for Features-1,821-2,916-3,172-3,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,145$32,631$34,421$49,787$19,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$486$2,276$17,642$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,180$4,355$4,630$5,330$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$3,130$3,405$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,821-2,916-3,172-3,8310

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in176.2 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height56.3 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.465.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

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