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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: $20,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,986

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $18,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $19,495
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $18,687
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     195
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Floor mats             95
Bluetooth cell phone link             325
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     156
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Floor mats             76
Bluetooth cell phone link             292
Options (change) 5,270 5,270 5,270 5,270 2,470 3,810 615
Options (change) 4,901 4,901 4,901 4,901 2,297 3,543 524
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $40,945 $41,365 $44,165 $44,575 $43,920 $65,315 $20,885
Total Invoice $38,140 $38,531 $41,135 $41,516 $40,907 $60,923 $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: $15,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,911
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$40,945$41,365$44,165$44,575$43,920$65,315$20,885
Adjustments for Features-4,555-4,680-6,255-6,380-4,755-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$36,685$37,910$38,195$39,165$60,060$20,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670$0
Total Invoice$38,140$38,531$41,135$41,516$40,907$60,923$19,986
Adjustments for Features-4,243-4,359-5,826-5,942-4,429-4,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,897$34,172$35,309$35,574$36,478$56,021$19,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581$22,124$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra Touring
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo cover      $75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rails      $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)      $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$5,805$7,380$7,505$5,880$6,380$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$4,680$6,255$6,380$4,755$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,243-4,359-5,826-5,942-4,429-4,9020

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in176.2 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height56.3 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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