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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: $42,050

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $12,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,876

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $11,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $36,894 $37,156
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380    
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Lighting Package       800 800    
designo Package       3,090 550    
Wood trim         0    
Tech Package           2,100 2,100
Floor mats           150 150
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092    
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353    
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Lighting Package       744 744    
designo Package       2,874 512    
Wood trim         0    
Tech Package           1,911 1,911
Floor mats           121 121
Options (change) 14,850 14,850 12,270 12,490 9,950 2,250 2,250
Options (change) 13,812 13,812 11,412 11,615 9,253 2,032 2,032
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 950 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,725 $57,222 $63,995 $78,665 $84,125 $42,050 $42,750
Total Invoice $50,961 $53,000 $59,581 $73,223 $78,301 $39,876 $40,138

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,601
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$54,725$57,222$63,995$78,665$84,125$42,050$42,750
Adjustments for Features-520-2,045-2,895-2,770-3,67000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,205$55,177$61,100$75,895$80,455$42,050$42,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,690$26,250$0$700
Total Invoice$50,961$53,000$59,581$73,223$78,301$39,876$40,138
Adjustments for Features-484-1,894-2,695-2,578-3,41600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,477$51,106$56,886$70,645$74,885$39,876$40,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$629$6,409$20,168$24,408$0$262

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener     $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Roof rails     $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration     $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$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
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$250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Cornering lights   $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights   $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Folding third row seats     $600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$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 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 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  
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$7,895$9,420$10,270$10,145$11,045$7,375$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$2,045$2,895$2,770$3,670$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-484-1,894-2,695-2,578-3,41600

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in193.1 in
Width71.3 in74.2 in
Height56.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,027 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in40.4 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 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.640.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.680.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
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 key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
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 key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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