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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: $22,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,578

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $20,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $17,845
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $17,113
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350       375
Satellite radio 460 460        
Heated front seats 580 580 580      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof           1,150
Floor mats           85
Bluetooth cell phone link           325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326       338
Satellite radio 428 428        
Heated front seats 539 539 539      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof           1,047
Floor mats           68
Bluetooth cell phone link           292
Options (change) 3,590 3,590 2,780 2,200 2,200 1,935
Options (change) 3,338 3,338 2,584 2,045 2,045 1,745
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 720
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $43,465 $45,962 $54,505 $68,375 $76,375 $20,500
Total Invoice $40,487 $42,526 $50,753 $63,653 $71,093 $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: $17,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,362
Model Year201620162016201620162010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSE
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)?, 8?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$43,465$45,962$54,505$68,375$76,375$20,500
Adjustments for Features-5,955-7,480-9,330-9,855-11,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,510$38,482$45,175$58,520$64,720$20,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,665$21,010$27,210$0
Total Invoice$40,487$42,526$50,753$63,653$71,093$19,578
Adjustments for Features-5,547-6,921-8,688-9,174-10,8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,940$35,605$42,065$54,479$60,244$19,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$7,125$19,539$25,304$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSE
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 
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire     $150
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 air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
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 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
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$8,705$10,230$12,080$12,605$14,405$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,955$7,480$9,330$9,855$11,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,547-6,921-8,688-9,174-10,8490

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

Model Year20162010
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in104.3 in
Length184.5 in177.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 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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