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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: $18,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,853

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $16,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $21,700
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $20,766
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         275
Ultimate Package         1,800
Floor mats         125
Rear spoiler         295
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Wood trim       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         248
Ultimate Package         1,638
Floor mats         100
Rear spoiler         266
Options (change) 9,795 9,795 6,295 4,725 2,495
Options (change) 9,108 9,108 5,853 4,393 2,252
Destination 875 875 875 875 835
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,570 $45,320 $46,170 $64,000 $25,030
Total Invoice $40,580 $42,208 $42,998 $59,727 $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: $17,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,595
Model Year20092009200920092016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8145hp 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$43,570$45,320$46,170$64,000$25,030
Adjustments for Features-1,215-2,390-1,440-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,355$42,930$44,730$63,110$25,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,375$20,755$0
Total Invoice$40,580$42,208$42,998$59,727$23,853
Adjustments for Features-1,132-2,226-1,341-8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,448$39,982$41,657$58,896$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,209$19,448$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092016
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 app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
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
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 
Media drive, small    $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity    $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,570$6,745$5,795$5,245$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$2,390$1,440$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,132-2,226-1,341-8310

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

Model Year20092016
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in179.1 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,774 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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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