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

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

Lowest Total Price: $24,605

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,454

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $21,115
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $20,218
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           250
Technology Package           2,350
Floor mats           95
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           226
Technology Package           2,139
Floor mats           76
Options (change) 6,925 6,925 6,925 6,925 4,165 2,695
Options (change) 6,441 6,441 6,441 6,441 3,873 2,441
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $36,900 $40,650 $45,250 $45,850 $60,690 $24,605
Total Invoice $34,372 $37,860 $42,138 $42,696 $56,587 $23,454

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,771
Model Year200620062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,900$40,650$45,250$45,850$60,690$24,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,200-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,900$39,425$44,450$43,825$58,490$23,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,590$0
Total Invoice$34,372$37,860$42,138$42,696$56,587$23,454
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-2,051-853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,372$36,719$41,393$40,810$54,536$22,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,164$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Ionizing air filtration     $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$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$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$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 
Total Value of Features$1,830$3,055$2,630$3,855$4,030$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,200$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-2,051-853

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

Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in178.3 in
Width68.0 in69.9 in
Height55.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.8 ft3

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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