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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: $21,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $20,595
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $19,727
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         250
Floor mats         95
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         226
Floor mats         76
Options (change) 5,715 5,715 5,715 5,715 345
Options (change) 5,316 5,316 5,316 5,316 302
Destination 775 775 775 775 775
Total Price $36,140 $39,890 $44,490 $45,090 $21,715
Total Invoice $33,666 $37,153 $41,431 $41,989 $20,804

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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: $13,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,438
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$36,140$39,890$44,490$45,090$21,715
Adjustments for Features-455-1,680-1,255-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,685$38,210$43,235$42,610$21,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$0
Total Invoice$33,666$37,153$41,431$41,989$20,804
Adjustments for Features-424-1,565-1,169-2,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,242$35,588$40,262$39,680$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$7,020$6,438$0

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

Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,480$3,705$3,280$4,505$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$1,680$1,255$2,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-424-1,565-1,169-2,3090

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

Model Year20072012
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%

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