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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,930

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,466

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $34,250
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $32,232
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Ultimate Package       4,650
Floor mats       135
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930  
Ultimate Package       4,232
Floor mats       107
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 4,785
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 4,339
Destination 825 825 825 895
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $39,930
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $37,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,730
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$39,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$34,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$37,466
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$32,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,295$4,570$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,696

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082015
ModelC-ClassSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length182.3 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.440.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.480.0 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 seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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 seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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 seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested275059%
Total Not Requested190041%

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