Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2016

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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: $25,030

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,853

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062016
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 $21,700
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $20,766
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  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           275
Ultimate Package           1,800
Floor mats           125
Rear spoiler           295
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  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           248
Ultimate Package           1,638
Floor mats           100
Rear spoiler           266
Options (change) 7,745 7,745 7,745 7,745 4,165 2,495
Options (change) 7,204 7,204 7,204 7,204 3,873 2,252
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 835
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,720 $41,470 $46,070 $46,670 $60,690 $25,030
Total Invoice $35,135 $38,623 $42,901 $43,459 $56,587 $23,853

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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: $14,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,616
Model Year200620062006200620062016
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 V8145hp 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$37,720$41,470$46,070$46,670$60,690$25,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,000-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,720$40,245$45,270$44,645$58,690$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$20,970$0
Total Invoice$35,135$38,623$42,901$43,459$56,587$23,853
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-1,865-1,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,135$37,482$42,156$41,573$54,722$22,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,587$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062016
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 app     $25
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
Vehicle health reports     $0
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$200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Media drive, small     $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity     $0
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
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 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,030$3,255$2,830$4,055$4,030$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,000$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-1,865-1,334

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

Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in179.1 in
Width68.0 in69.9 in
Height55.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,774 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%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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