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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,517

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $23,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,983

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $21,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIoniqIoniq
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $28,300 $36,000
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $27,016 $34,254
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600    
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Ultimate Package           3,750  
Floor mats           125 125
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558    
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Ultimate Package           3,525  
Floor mats           100 100
Options (change) 12,310 12,310 9,980 8,900 6,310 3,875 125
Options (change) 11,448 11,448 9,281 8,276 5,867 3,625 100
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 885 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 -4,543 -7,500
Total Price $52,185 $54,682 $61,705 $75,075 $80,485 $28,517 $29,510
Total Invoice $48,597 $50,636 $57,450 $69,884 $74,915 $26,983 $27,739

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Ioniq EV Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,792
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIoniqIoniq
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8104hp I4 PiH118hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7S6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$52,185$54,682$61,705$75,075$80,485$28,517$29,510
Adjustments for Features-4,655-6,180-7,130-5,805-7,1550-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,530$48,502$54,575$69,270$73,330$28,517$28,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800$357$0
Total Invoice$48,597$50,636$57,450$69,884$74,915$26,983$27,739
Adjustments for Features-4,335-5,723-6,638-5,404-6,6600-1,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,262$44,913$50,812$64,480$68,255$26,983$26,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$651$6,550$20,218$23,993$513$0

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIoniqIoniq
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed automated manual     $1100 
1-speed automatic      $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Console with shifter     $150$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  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration     $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
28 kWh battery pack      $0
3.3 kW onboard charger     $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
6.6 kW onboard charger      $500
9 kWh battery pack     $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability      $750
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Regeneration paddles      $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0 
Body kit  $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  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Aux input     $50$50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 $225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station     $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback     $100$100
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
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$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 inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim    $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  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,455$10,980$11,930$10,605$11,955$4,800$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$6,180$7,130$5,805$7,155$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,335-5,723-6,638-5,404-6,6600-1,269

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassIoniq
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in176.0 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.60.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-350350%
Total Not Requested250-250%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-350350%
Total Not Requested250-250%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested432587%
Total Not Requested67513%

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