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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: $42,950

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $6,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,249

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $5,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.85.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $38,000 $51,500
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $35,659 $47,665
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim 325   325   0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700    
Signature Package           4,000  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim 302   302   0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651    
Signature Package           3,640  
Options (change) 14,715 13,420 14,715 13,420 11,890 4,000 0
Options (change) 13,687 12,483 13,687 12,483 11,060 3,640 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 950 950
Total Price $50,390 $49,515 $53,610 $52,725 $53,340 $42,950 $52,450
Total Invoice $46,926 $46,113 $49,921 $49,098 $49,670 $40,249 $48,615

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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: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,627
Model Year2012201220122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.85.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6311hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12900, 14900, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,390$49,515$53,610$52,725$53,340$42,950$52,450
Adjustments for Features-980-255-2,680-1,955-1,1800-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,410$49,260$50,930$50,770$52,160$42,950$49,225
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900$0$6,275
Total Invoice$46,926$46,113$49,921$49,098$49,670$40,249$48,615
Adjustments for Features-913-237-2,496-1,821-1,0990-2,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,013$45,876$47,425$47,277$48,571$40,249$45,626
Cost Above Minimum$137$0$1,549$1,401$2,695$0$5,377

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGenesisGenesis
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.85.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener     $125$125
Remote app     $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning      $200
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Lane keeping assist      $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250 $250
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100$100
Rear spoiler    $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
App support     $0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood     $50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,470$4,745$7,170$6,445$5,670$4,490$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$255$2,680$1,955$1,180$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-913-237-2,496-1,821-1,0990-2,989

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in118.5 in
Length180.7 in196.5 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Signature Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Lexicon, 900W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252568%
Total Not Requested117532%

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