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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: $13,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,764

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $12,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $25,795
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $24,383
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           5,000
Floor mats           100
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           4,550
Floor mats           81
Options (change) 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 7,000 5,100
Options (change) 8,836 8,836 8,836 8,836 6,511 4,631
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 750
Total Price $45,175 $45,595 $48,395 $48,805 $48,450 $31,645
Total Invoice $42,075 $42,466 $45,070 $45,451 $45,121 $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: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,801
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6166hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$45,175$45,595$48,395$48,805$48,450$31,645
Adjustments for Features-2,695-2,820-4,395-4,520-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,480$42,775$44,000$44,285$45,355$31,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,875$0
Total Invoice$42,075$42,466$45,070$45,451$45,121$29,764
Adjustments for Features-2,510-2,626-4,093-4,209-2,8820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,565$39,840$40,977$41,242$42,239$29,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,674$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$5,095$5,220$6,795$6,920$5,495$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$2,820$4,395$4,520$3,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,510-2,626-4,093-4,209-2,8820

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

Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.0 in
Length180.7 in189.8 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Compass0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested377579%
Total Not Requested97521%

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