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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: $20,500

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $17,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,578

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $15,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $17,845
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $17,113
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     375
Satellite radio 460 460 460 460      
Heated front seats 750 750 750 750      
Wood trim         0 0  
Sunroof             1,150
Floor mats             85
Bluetooth cell phone link             325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     338
Satellite radio 428 428 428 428      
Heated front seats 698 698 698 698      
Wood trim         0 0  
Sunroof             1,047
Floor mats             68
Bluetooth cell phone link             292
Options (change) 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 720 720 1,935
Options (change) 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 669 669 1,745
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $37,905 $38,325 $41,125 $41,535 $42,170 $62,225 $20,500
Total Invoice $35,313 $35,704 $38,308 $38,689 $39,279 $58,049 $19,578

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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: $14,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,122
Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,905$38,325$41,125$41,535$42,170$62,225$20,500
Adjustments for Features-2,805-2,930-4,505-4,630-4,005-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$35,395$36,620$36,905$38,165$57,620$20,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$3,065$22,520$0
Total Invoice$35,313$35,704$38,308$38,689$39,279$58,049$19,578
Adjustments for Features-2,613-2,730-4,196-4,313-3,730-4,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,700$32,974$34,112$34,376$35,549$53,753$19,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$1,412$1,676$2,849$21,053$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic      $800
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,480$4,605$6,180$6,305$5,680$6,280$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$2,930$4,505$4,630$4,005$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,613-2,730-4,196-4,313-3,730-4,2960

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

Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in177.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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