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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: $27,710

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $24,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,250

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $22,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $22,350
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $21,311
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Lighting Package   800 800 800  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim     0    
Tech Package         2,500
Ultimate Package         1,900
Floor mats         125
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Lighting Package   744 744 744  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim     0    
Tech Package         2,275
Ultimate Package         1,729
Floor mats         100
Options (change) 12,690 10,790 11,080 8,490 4,525
Options (change) 11,801 10,034 10,304 7,895 4,104
Destination 925 925 925 925 835
Total Price $52,015 $60,305 $75,905 $81,315 $27,710
Total Invoice $48,438 $56,148 $70,656 $75,687 $26,250

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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: $19,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,119
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$52,015$60,305$75,905$81,315$27,710
Adjustments for Features-4,370-7,320-6,570-7,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$52,985$69,335$73,595$27,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$21,690$25,950$0
Total Invoice$48,438$56,148$70,656$75,687$26,250
Adjustments for Features-4,069-6,815-6,116-7,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,369$49,333$64,540$68,501$26,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,964$20,171$24,132$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity    $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Text dictation    $50
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,570$12,520$11,770$12,920$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$7,320$6,570$7,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,069-6,815-6,116-7,1860

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

Model Year20152017
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in179.9 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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