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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,520

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $12,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $24,725 $26,345
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Navigation Package       2,200 2,200
Floor mats       100 100
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Navigation Package       2,002 2,002
Floor mats       80 80
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 7,235 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 6,729 2,082 2,082
Destination 825 825 825 775 775
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $44,960 $29,520 $31,270
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $41,871 $27,582 $29,202

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,921
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,410$44,110$44,960$29,520$31,270
Adjustments for Features-1,070-2,245-1,2950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,340$41,865$43,665$29,520$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,325$0$1,650
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$41,871$27,582$29,202
Adjustments for Features-997-2,091-1,2060-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,503$38,990$40,665$27,582$29,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,162$0$1,527

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,920$5,095$4,145$2,850$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$2,245$1,295$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-997-2,091-1,2060-93

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.0 in
Length182.3 in189.8 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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