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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: $38,730

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $8,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,598

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $7,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $30,150 $34,250
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $28,725 $32,232
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Lighting Package 985 985 985    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300        
Rearview camera 460 460 460    
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Premium Package       3,750  
Ultimate Package       3,800  
Floor mats       135 135
Ultimate Package         4,650
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511    
Lighting Package 916 916 916    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279        
Rearview camera 428 428 428    
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Premium Package       3,413  
Ultimate Package       3,458  
Floor mats       107 107
Ultimate Package         4,232
Options (change) 12,420 12,120 10,125 7,685 4,785
Options (change) 11,551 11,272 9,417 6,978 4,339
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $47,285 $48,895 $50,990 $38,730 $39,930
Total Invoice $44,037 $45,534 $47,483 $36,598 $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 GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,680
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$47,285$48,895$50,990$38,730$39,930
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-3,430-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,285$47,920$49,740$35,300$35,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$2,455$0$450
Total Invoice$44,037$45,534$47,483$36,598$37,466
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-3,241-3,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,037$44,626$46,319$33,357$33,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$589$2,282$0$187

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

Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$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$225
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$4,070$5,045$5,320$7,500$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$3,430$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-3,241-3,922

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

Model Year20112015
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested135039%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested130037%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
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 seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested270058%
Total Not Requested195042%

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