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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $19,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $17,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassKona
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $27,400
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $26,170
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
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  
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 spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Floor mats             125
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
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  
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 spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Floor mats             100
Options (change) 12,480 11,510 12,480 11,510 9,680 11,020 125
Options (change) 11,608 10,706 11,608 10,706 9,004 10,250 100
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,155 $47,605 $51,375 $50,815 $51,130 $72,525 $28,475
Total Invoice $44,847 $44,336 $47,842 $47,321 $47,614 $67,630 $27,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,288
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassKona
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,155$47,605$51,375$50,815$51,130$72,525$28,475
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-1,225-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,630$47,605$49,150$49,115$50,405$71,300$28,295
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,695$0
Total Invoice$44,847$44,336$47,842$47,321$47,614$67,630$27,220
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,142-172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,358$44,336$45,770$45,738$46,939$66,488$27,048
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$22,152$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassKona
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Remote app      $25
Remote climate control      $25
Remote start via app      $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Forward collision warning      $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection      $50
Rollover sensor      $50
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rails      $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100
Apple CarPlay support      $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights      $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$6,270$5,745$7,970$7,445$6,470$6,970$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$1,225$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,142-172

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassKona
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in102.4 in
Length180.7 in164.0 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.445.8 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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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

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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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

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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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

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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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

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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 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, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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