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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: $15,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $14,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonataSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300        
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130      
Rearview camera 450 450 450      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070      
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590      
Navigation Package       2,200 2,200  
Floor mats       100 100 100
Ultimate Package           5,500
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139        
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051      
Rearview camera 418 418 418      
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995      
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479      
Navigation Package       2,002 2,002  
Floor mats       80 80 80
Ultimate Package           5,005
Options (change) 10,560 10,560 8,260 2,300 2,300 5,600
Options (change) 9,820 9,820 7,681 2,082 2,082 5,085
Destination 875 875 875 775 775 775
Total Price $45,035 $46,735 $48,885 $29,520 $31,270 $32,225
Total Invoice $41,943 $43,524 $45,524 $27,582 $29,202 $30,294

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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: $15,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,923
Model Year201020102010201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonataSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,035$46,735$48,885$29,520$31,270$32,225
Adjustments for Features-495-1,670-1,945-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,540$45,065$46,940$29,495$31,145$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,400$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$41,943$43,524$45,524$27,582$29,202$30,294
Adjustments for Features-461-1,555-1,811-23-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,482$41,969$43,713$27,559$29,085$30,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,231$0$1,526$2,735

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

Model Year201020102010201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonataSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$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$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Folding second row seats   $300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Metal pedals$75 $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$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  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,370$4,545$4,820$2,900$3,000$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$1,670$1,945$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-461-1,555-1,811-23-1170

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

Model Year20102012
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested370078%
Total Not Requested105022%

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