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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: $18,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $17,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $27,275
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $25,630
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           2,050
Floor mats           125
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           1,907
Floor mats           100
Options (change) 9,260 9,260 6,930 5,850 3,260 2,175
Options (change) 8,612 8,612 6,445 5,440 3,031 2,007
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,135 $51,632 $58,655 $72,025 $77,435 $30,275
Total Invoice $45,761 $47,800 $54,614 $67,048 $72,079 $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: $13,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,638
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$49,135$51,632$58,655$72,025$77,435$30,275
Adjustments for Features-5,005-6,530-7,480-6,155-7,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,130$45,102$51,175$65,870$69,930$30,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800$0
Total Invoice$45,761$47,800$54,614$67,048$72,079$28,462
Adjustments for Features-4,661-6,045-6,965-5,730-6,9860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,100$41,755$47,649$61,318$65,093$28,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$6,549$20,218$23,993$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
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$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack     $300
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 wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Wiper de-icer     $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,530$11,055$12,005$10,680$12,030$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$6,530$7,480$6,155$7,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,661-6,045-6,965-5,730-6,9860

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

Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in184.1 in
Width71.3 in74.4 in
Height56.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.678.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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