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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: $16,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $15,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $24,725 $26,345
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Rearview camera 460 460 460    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Navigation Package       2,200 2,200
Floor mats       100 100
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Rearview camera 428 428 428    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Navigation Package       2,002 2,002
Floor mats       80 80
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 9,140 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 10,356 10,356 8,501 2,082 2,082
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Total Price $46,000 $47,910 $50,005 $29,520 $31,270
Total Invoice $42,842 $44,618 $46,567 $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: $15,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,240
Model Year20112011201120122012
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$46,000$47,910$50,005$29,520$31,270
Adjustments for Features-1,095-2,270-2,5450-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,905$45,640$47,460$29,520$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,555$0$1,650
Total Invoice$42,842$44,618$46,567$27,582$29,202
Adjustments for Features-1,020-2,114-2,3700-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,822$42,504$44,197$27,582$29,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$2,375$0$1,527

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

Model Year20112011201120122012
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 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$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  
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  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Heated second row seats   $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
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$3,445$4,620$4,895$2,350$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$2,270$2,545$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,020-2,114-2,3700-93

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

Model Year20112012
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
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%

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