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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: $9,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,765

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $8,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $33,100
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $31,164
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim         0  
Technology Package           2,900
Floor mats           135
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim         0  
Technology Package           2,639
Floor mats           107
Options (change) 10,460 10,460 10,460 10,460 7,660 3,035
Options (change) 9,729 9,729 9,729 9,729 7,125 2,746
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 855
Total Price $46,135 $46,555 $49,355 $49,765 $49,110 $36,990
Total Invoice $42,968 $43,359 $45,963 $46,344 $45,735 $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: $10,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,805
Model Year201220122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$46,135$46,555$49,355$49,765$49,110$36,990
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,700-1,825-200-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,135$46,430$47,655$47,940$48,910$35,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$0
Total Invoice$42,968$43,359$45,963$46,344$45,735$34,765
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,583-1,700-186-1,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,968$43,243$44,380$44,644$45,549$33,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,676$2,581$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate     $350
Remote app     $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control     $250
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration     $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$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 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Folding third row seats     $600
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,420$4,545$6,120$6,245$4,620$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,700$1,825$200$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,583-1,700-186-1,602

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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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