Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2011

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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: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $16,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $20,195
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $19,349
Premium I Package 1,400 1,400      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         2,100
Floor mats         95
Premium I Package 1,302 1,302      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         1,911
Floor mats         76
Options (change) 6,985 6,985 5,585 4,035 2,195
Options (change) 6,497 6,497 5,195 3,753 1,987
Destination 825 825 825 875 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $39,410 $41,110 $43,310 $60,410 $23,140
Total Invoice $36,710 $38,291 $40,337 $56,362 $22,086

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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: $14,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,278
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,410$41,110$43,310$60,410$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,445-2,620-2,895-3,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,965$38,490$40,415$56,815$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,850$0
Total Invoice$36,710$38,291$40,337$56,362$22,086
Adjustments for Features-1,346-2,440-2,696-3,3540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,364$35,851$37,641$53,008$22,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,644$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,845$5,020$5,295$5,995$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$2,620$2,895$3,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,346-2,440-2,696-3,3540

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

Model Year20082011
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.8 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested85051%

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