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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: $36,990

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,765

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $33,100
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $31,164
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Technology Package       2,900
Floor mats       135
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976  
Technology Package       2,639
Floor mats       107
Options (change) 10,845 10,845 7,345 3,035
Options (change) 10,084 10,084 6,829 2,746
Destination 875 875 875 855
Total Price $44,620 $46,370 $47,220 $36,990
Total Invoice $41,556 $43,184 $43,974 $34,765

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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: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,686
Model Year2009200920092013
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$44,620$46,370$47,220$36,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-225-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,620$45,195$46,995$33,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,375$0
Total Invoice$41,556$43,184$43,974$34,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-210-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,556$42,090$43,764$31,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,208$0

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

Model Year2009200920092013
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails   $250
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  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300 $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
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$4,195$5,370$4,420$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$225$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-210-2,895

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

Model Year20092013
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 headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%
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 seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%
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
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

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