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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: $38,980

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $10,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,833

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $9,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $30,400 $34,500
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $28,960 $32,465
Premium 1 Package 1,250      
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Power trunk closer 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Heated front seats 580 580    
Sunshades, second row 380      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850    
Blind spot warning system   550    
Premium Package   700 3,750  
Ultimate Package     3,800  
Floor mats     135 135
Ultimate Package       4,650
Premium 1 Package 1,163      
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Power trunk closer 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Heated front seats 539 539    
Sunshades, second row 354      
Panoramic sunroof 930 930    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419    
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791    
Blind spot warning system   512    
Premium Package   651 3,413  
Ultimate Package     3,458  
Floor mats     107 107
Ultimate Package       4,232
Options (change) 8,655 8,275 7,685 4,785
Options (change) 8,053 7,699 6,978 4,339
Destination 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0
Total Price $49,900 $53,127 $38,980 $40,180
Total Invoice $46,481 $49,198 $36,833 $37,699

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,758
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$49,900$53,127$38,980$40,180
Adjustments for Features-955-1,7050-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,945$51,422$38,980$39,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,477$0$450
Total Invoice$46,481$49,198$36,833$37,699
Adjustments for Features-890-1,5790-704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,591$47,619$36,833$36,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,028$0$162

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimC300C350eSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$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
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  
6 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,880$8,630$6,925$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$1,705$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-1,5790-704

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

Model Year20182016
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.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 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 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Total Requested242570%
Total Not Requested102530%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested260074%
Total Not Requested90026%

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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested310067%
Total Not Requested155033%

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