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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: $24,025

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $21,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $19,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantraElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $58,200 $21,700 $21,600
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $54,126 $20,766 $20,672
Premium 1 Package 1,995        
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 3,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300     295  
Rearview camera 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Heated front seats 750 750      
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Wood trim     0    
Ultimate Package       2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275 275
Floor mats       125 125
Tech Package         1,200
Premium 1 Package 1,855        
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 3,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279     266  
Rearview camera 428 428 428    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Heated front seats 698 698      
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Wood trim     0    
Ultimate Package       2,184  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       248 248
Floor mats       100 100
Tech Package         1,092
Options (change) 10,345 8,050 6,330 3,095 1,600
Options (change) 9,621 7,487 5,886 2,798 1,440
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $45,210 $48,915 $67,505 $25,620 $24,025
Total Invoice $42,107 $45,553 $62,987 $24,389 $22,937

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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: $18,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,620
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantraElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8450, 12360, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$45,210$48,915$67,505$25,620$24,025
Adjustments for Features-2,840-4,090-3,315-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,370$44,825$64,190$23,995$24,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,455$21,820$0$30
Total Invoice$42,107$45,553$62,987$24,389$22,937
Adjustments for Features-2,645-3,809-3,093-1,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,462$41,744$59,894$22,842$22,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,282$20,432$0$95

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

Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantraElantra
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimitedSport
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  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$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  
Ionizing air filtration   $50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Media drive, small   $5$5
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information  $25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,945$6,195$5,420$3,730$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$4,090$3,315$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,645-3,809-3,093-1,5470

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

Model Year20112015
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested217583%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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