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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: $9,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,765

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $8,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $33,100
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $31,164
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300      
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Technology Package       2,900
Floor mats       135
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279      
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Technology Package       2,639
Floor mats       107
Options (change) 11,435 11,135 9,140 3,035
Options (change) 10,635 10,356 8,501 2,746
Destination 875 875 875 855
Total Price $46,300 $47,910 $50,005 $36,990
Total Invoice $43,121 $44,618 $46,567 $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: $12,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,251
Model Year2011201120112013
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$46,300$47,910$50,005$36,990
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,300$46,935$48,755$33,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$2,455$0
Total Invoice$43,121$44,618$46,567$34,765
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,121$43,710$45,403$31,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$589$2,282$0

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

Model Year2011201120112013
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
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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
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$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$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 
Surround sound   $250
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75 $75 
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$3,470$4,445$4,720$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-2,895

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

Model Year20112013
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%

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