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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Genesis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,966

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $33,000 $43,000
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $30,954 $39,824
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375 375    
Wood trim       0    
Technology Package         8,000  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660    
iPod integration 349 349 349 349    
Wood trim       0    
Technology Package         7,280  
Options (change) 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115 8,000 0
Options (change) 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757 7,280 0
Destination 825 825 825 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490 $41,850 $43,850
Total Invoice $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366 $39,084 $40,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Genesis 3.8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,165
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8290hp V6385hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490$41,850$43,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,750-2,445-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,760$41,285$43,210$59,740$39,405$41,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0$1,800
Total Invoice$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366$39,084$40,674
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,633-2,283-2,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,966$38,453$40,243$55,733$36,801$38,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0$1,420

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

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather accent trim    $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 $100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,280$3,455$3,730$4,030$4,725$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,750$2,445$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,633-2,283-2,453

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

Model Year20082011
ModelC-ClassGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.6 in
Length182.3 in195.9 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather accent trim300No
Total Requested314052%
Total Not Requested287548%

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