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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: $25,380

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $22,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $20,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $21,700
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $20,766
Premium 1 Package 1,300 1,300        
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625   625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350       295
Heated front seats 580 580        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Premium 3 Package       2,450    
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           275
Ultimate Package           1,800
Floor mats           125
Remote start           350
Premium 1 Package 1,209 1,209        
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581   581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326       266
Heated front seats 539 539        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Premium 3 Package       2,279    
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           248
Ultimate Package           1,638
Floor mats           100
Remote start           316
Options (change) 7,105 7,105 5,145 7,240 2,825 2,845
Options (change) 6,608 6,608 4,785 6,734 2,627 2,568
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 835
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $47,530 $50,037 $58,070 $73,365 $76,550 $25,380
Total Invoice $44,268 $46,317 $54,070 $68,295 $71,256 $24,169

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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: $17,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,978
Model Year201720172017201720172016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8145hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$47,530$50,037$58,070$73,365$76,550$25,380
Adjustments for Features-4,425-5,950-7,350-7,765-6,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,105$44,087$50,720$65,600$69,650$25,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,615$22,495$26,545$0
Total Invoice$44,268$46,317$54,070$68,295$71,256$24,169
Adjustments for Features-4,121-5,508-6,844-7,228-6,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,147$40,809$47,226$61,067$64,833$24,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$662$7,079$20,920$24,686$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Power trunk closer   $350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
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 
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$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 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration     $50
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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0  
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player   $0  
Handwriting recognition   $200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive   $15  
Media drive, small     $5
Navigation map updates, three years   $0  
Pandora internet radio connectivity     $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25 $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$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, 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$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$8,105$9,630$11,030$11,445$10,580$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$5,950$7,350$7,765$6,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,121-5,508-6,844-7,228-6,4230

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

Model Year20172016
ModelC-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in179.1 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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