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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: $23,310

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $17,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $16,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092018
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 $22,100
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $21,078
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700   250
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim       0  
Floor mats         125
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651   226
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Wood trim       0  
Floor mats         100
Options (change) 7,515 7,515 5,365 2,845 375
Options (change) 6,988 6,988 4,989 2,645 326
Destination 875 875 875 875 835
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $41,290 $43,040 $45,240 $62,120 $23,310
Total Invoice $38,460 $40,088 $42,134 $57,979 $22,239

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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: $17,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,518
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,290$43,040$45,240$62,120$23,310
Adjustments for Features-755-1,930-2,205-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,535$41,110$43,035$60,665$23,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$20,130$0
Total Invoice$38,460$40,088$42,134$57,979$22,239
Adjustments for Features-703-1,798-2,054-1,3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,757$38,290$40,080$56,621$22,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$533$2,323$18,864$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092018
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
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 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $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$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$5,405$6,580$6,855$6,105$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$1,930$2,205$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-703-1,798-2,054-1,3580

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

Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in179.9 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.4 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 headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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 headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

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