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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,710 Hyundai Sonata Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $17,685 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,020 Hyundai Sonata Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $16,051 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Sonata |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $27,400 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $25,896 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Ultimate Package+ | 2,300 | |||||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Ultimate Package+ | 2,139 | |||||
| Floor mats | 100 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,270 | 12,300 | 13,270 | 12,300 | 10,770 | 2,425 |
| Options (change) | 12,343 | 11,441 | 12,343 | 11,441 | 10,018 | 2,239 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 885 |
| Total Price | $48,945 | $48,395 | $52,165 | $51,605 | $52,220 | $30,710 |
| Total Invoice | $45,582 | $45,071 | $48,577 | $48,056 | $48,628 | $29,020 |
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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: $18,890 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,190 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Sonata |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 185hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $48,945 | $48,395 | $52,165 | $51,605 | $52,220 | $30,710 |
| Adjustments for Features | -525 | 0 | -2,225 | -1,700 | -925 | -1,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,420 | $48,395 | $49,940 | $49,905 | $51,295 | $29,505 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $25 | $0 | $1,545 | $1,510 | $2,900 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,582 | $45,071 | $48,577 | $48,056 | $48,628 | $29,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | -489 | 0 | -2,072 | -1,583 | -861 | -1,139 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,093 | $45,071 | $46,505 | $46,473 | $47,767 | $27,881 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $22 | $0 | $1,434 | $1,402 | $2,696 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Sonata |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | |||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| App support | $0 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,270 | $4,745 | $6,970 | $6,445 | $5,670 | $5,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $525 | $0 | $2,225 | $1,700 | $925 | $1,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -489 | 0 | -2,072 | -1,583 | -861 | -1,139 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Sonata |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited
| Ultimate Package+ | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 2225 | 54% |
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