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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: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $30,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,189

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $28,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $15,715
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $14,537
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Wood trim         0  
Package 2           1,100
Floor mats           80
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Wood trim         0  
Package 2           1,023
Floor mats           59
Options (change) 7,850 7,850 5,870 4,790 2,200 1,180
Options (change) 7,300 7,300 5,459 4,454 2,045 1,082
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 570
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $47,725 $50,222 $57,595 $70,965 $76,375 $17,465
Total Invoice $44,449 $46,488 $53,628 $66,062 $71,093 $16,189

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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: $19,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,448
Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19195/60-15
Total Price$47,725$50,222$57,595$70,965$76,375$17,465
Adjustments for Features-10,535-12,160-13,235-11,910-13,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,190$38,062$44,360$59,055$63,115$17,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$872$7,170$21,865$25,925$0
Total Invoice$44,449$46,488$53,628$66,062$71,093$16,189
Adjustments for Features-9,812-11,256-12,323-11,087-12,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,637$35,232$41,305$54,975$58,750$16,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$6,668$20,338$24,113$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,130$14,755$15,830$14,505$15,855$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,535$12,160$13,235$11,910$13,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,812-11,256-12,323-11,087-12,3430

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in102.7 in
Length184.5 in178.1 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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