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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: $31,140

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,236

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $10,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $28,220
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $26,495
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Wood trim       0  
Floor mats         120
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Navigation system         1,750
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Wood trim       0  
Floor mats         96
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Navigation system         1,628
Options (change) 8,770 8,770 5,270 3,700 2,195
Options (change) 8,155 8,155 4,900 3,440 2,016
Destination 875 875 875 875 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $42,545 $44,295 $45,145 $62,975 $31,140
Total Invoice $39,627 $41,255 $42,045 $58,774 $29,236

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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: $10,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,571
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8242hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$42,545$44,295$45,145$62,975$31,140
Adjustments for Features-880-2,055-1,105-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,665$42,240$44,040$62,420$31,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,375$20,755$0
Total Invoice$39,627$41,255$42,045$58,774$29,236
Adjustments for Features-820-1,914-1,029-5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,807$39,341$41,016$58,256$29,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,209$19,449$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,870$6,045$5,095$4,545$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$2,055$1,105$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-1,914-1,029-5180

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

Model Year20092008
ModelC-ClassSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in184.1 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.434.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.478.2 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 headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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 headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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