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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: $31,645

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $10,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,764

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $9,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $25,795
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $24,383
Premium I Package 2,150 2,150    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Premium Package       5,000
Floor mats       100
Premium I Package 2,000 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976  
Premium Package       4,550
Floor mats       81
Options (change) 8,845 8,845 6,695 5,100
Options (change) 8,225 8,225 6,225 4,631
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $42,620 $44,370 $46,570 $31,645
Total Invoice $39,697 $41,325 $43,370 $29,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,658
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$42,620$44,370$46,570$31,645
Adjustments for Features-295-1,470-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,325$42,900$44,825$31,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$0
Total Invoice$39,697$41,325$43,370$29,764
Adjustments for Features-275-1,369-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,422$39,956$41,745$29,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,323$0

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

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,295$4,570$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$1,470$1,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-275-1,369-1,6250

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

Model Year20092011
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 I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
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 I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
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 Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested350074%
Total Not Requested125026%

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