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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: $41,800

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,020

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $4,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $33,000 $39,500
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $30,940 $36,590
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700      
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Technology Package             8,000 3,500
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651      
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Technology Package             7,280 3,185
Options (change) 11,790 10,820 11,790 10,820 9,290 9,930 8,000 3,500
Options (change) 10,966 10,064 10,966 10,064 8,641 9,236 7,280 3,185
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $47,465 $46,915 $50,685 $50,125 $50,740 $71,435 $41,800 $43,800
Total Invoice $44,205 $43,694 $47,200 $46,679 $47,251 $66,616 $39,020 $40,575

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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: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,320
Model Year20122012201220122012201220102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8290hp V6375hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$47,465$46,915$50,685$50,125$50,740$71,435$41,800$43,800
Adjustments for Features-905-380-2,605-2,080-1,305-1,7050-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,560$46,535$48,080$48,045$49,435$69,730$41,800$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,900$23,195$0$1,800
Total Invoice$44,205$43,694$47,200$46,679$47,251$66,616$39,020$40,575
Adjustments for Features-843-354-2,426-1,937-1,215-1,5900-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,362$43,340$44,774$44,742$46,036$65,026$39,020$40,390
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,696$21,686$0$1,370

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Cooled or ventilated driver seat      $150$150
Door sill trim plates     $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Leather accent trim      $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$4,280$3,755$5,980$5,455$4,680$5,080$3,375$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$380$2,605$2,080$1,305$1,705$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-843-354-2,426-1,937-1,215-1,5900-185

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

Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.6 in
Length180.7 in195.9 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather accent trim300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested414069%
Total Not Requested187531%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 4.6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested105053%
Total Not Requested95047%

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