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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: $19,980

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $18,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,057

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $16,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $16,570
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $15,909
Premium I Package 2,150 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570   800
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof         1,150
Floor mats         85
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Rear spoiler         375
Premium I Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460   728
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof         1,047
Floor mats         68
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Rear spoiler         338
Options (change) 4,440 4,440 2,290 720 2,735
Options (change) 4,129 4,129 2,129 669 2,473
Destination 875 875 875 875 675
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $38,215 $39,965 $42,165 $59,995 $19,980
Total Invoice $35,601 $37,229 $39,274 $56,003 $19,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,024
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$38,215$39,965$42,165$59,995$19,980
Adjustments for Features-2,705-3,880-4,155-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,510$36,085$38,010$56,390$19,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$20,880$0
Total Invoice$35,601$37,229$39,274$56,003$19,057
Adjustments for Features-2,520-3,614-3,870-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,081$33,615$35,404$52,638$19,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,323$19,557$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
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$4,555$5,730$6,005$5,455$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$3,880$4,155$3,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,520-3,614-3,870-3,3650

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

Model Year20092008
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in177.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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