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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: $27,660

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $19,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,198

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $17,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172018
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 $22,100
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $21,078
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  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Premium 4 Package       5,700    
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Ultimate Package           4,350
Floor mats           125
Illuminated door sill trim plates           250
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  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Premium 4 Package       5,301    
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Ultimate Package           3,959
Floor mats           100
Illuminated door sill trim plates           226
Options (change) 6,755 6,755 4,445 10,490 2,825 4,725
Options (change) 6,282 6,282 4,134 9,756 2,627 4,285
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 835
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $47,180 $49,687 $57,370 $76,615 $76,550 $27,660
Total Invoice $43,942 $45,991 $53,419 $71,317 $71,256 $26,198

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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: $18,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,552
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassElantra
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$47,180$49,687$57,370$76,615$76,550$27,660
Adjustments for Features-1,280-2,805-4,105-7,645-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,900$46,882$53,265$68,970$72,595$27,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,365$23,070$26,695$0
Total Invoice$43,942$45,991$53,419$71,317$71,256$26,198
Adjustments for Features-1,192-2,596-3,822-7,116-3,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,750$43,395$49,597$64,201$67,575$26,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$6,847$21,451$24,825$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172018
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 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Power trunk closer   $350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener     $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning   $200 $200
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Pedestrian detection   $50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire     $150
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 
Fragrance atomizer   $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50 $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support   $0  
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0  
Handwriting recognition   $200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive   $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0 $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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 $200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights   $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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$7,005$8,530$9,830$13,370$9,680$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$2,805$4,105$7,645$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,192-2,596-3,822-7,116-3,6810

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

Model Year20172018
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power decklid350No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested197545%
Total Not Requested239055%
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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested352587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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