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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: $30,275

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $12,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012
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 $27,275
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $25,630
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  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         2,050
Floor mats         125
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  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         1,907
Floor mats         100
Options (change) 9,145 9,145 5,645 4,075 2,175
Options (change) 8,504 8,504 5,249 3,789 2,007
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $42,920 $44,670 $45,520 $63,350 $30,275
Total Invoice $39,976 $41,604 $42,394 $59,123 $28,462

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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: $12,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,310
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
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$42,920$44,670$45,520$63,350$30,275
Adjustments for Features-325-1,500-5500-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,595$43,170$44,970$63,350$30,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,375$20,755$0
Total Invoice$39,976$41,604$42,394$59,123$28,462
Adjustments for Features-303-1,397-5120-99
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,673$40,207$41,882$59,123$28,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,209$19,450$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092012
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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 
Hill descent control    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
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$4,945$6,120$5,170$4,620$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$1,500$550$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments-303-1,397-5120-99

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

Model Year20092012
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.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft334.2 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 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 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 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

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 C63 AMG

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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