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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: $29,870

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $19,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $17,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonataSonata
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950            
Premium 1 Package 1,250              
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200      
Heated front seats 580 580            
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720      
Premium Package   700            
Blind spot warning system   550            
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310            
Leather seating surfaces     1,620          
AMG Leather Package       2,590        
Navigation Package           2,200 2,200  
Floor mats           100 100 100
Remote start           350 350 350
Ultimate Package               5,500
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814            
Premium 1 Package 1,163              
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046      
Heated front seats 539 539            
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670      
Premium Package   651            
Blind spot warning system   512            
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288            
Leather seating surfaces     1,507          
AMG Leather Package       2,409        
Navigation Package           2,002 2,002  
Floor mats           80 80 80
Remote start           316 316 316
Ultimate Package               5,005
Options (change) 7,700 8,010 5,540 6,510 3,920 2,650 2,650 5,950
Options (change) 7,162 7,450 5,153 6,055 3,646 2,398 2,398 5,401
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,945 $52,862 $59,935 $73,605 $78,615 $29,870 $31,620 $32,575
Total Invoice $45,590 $48,949 $55,810 $68,523 $73,182 $27,898 $29,518 $30,610

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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: $14,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,575
Model Year20182018201820182018201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonataSonata
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$48,945$52,862$59,935$73,605$78,615$29,870$31,620$32,575
Adjustments for Features-4,445-5,470-7,070-6,970-6,920-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,500$47,392$52,865$66,635$71,695$29,845$31,495$32,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,892$8,365$22,135$27,195$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$45,590$48,949$55,810$68,523$73,182$27,898$29,518$30,610
Adjustments for Features-4,140-5,065-6,583-6,489-6,442-23-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,450$43,884$49,227$62,034$66,740$27,875$29,401$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$7,777$20,584$25,290$0$1,526$2,735

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonataSonataSonata
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0   
AWD  $1700     
FWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100      
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start     $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
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$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300    
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0      
6 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250   
Raised top speed limiter    $0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Rear spoiler   $200$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input     $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge  $75$75$75   
Chronometer  $100$100$100   
Detailed driving style feedback       $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats     $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
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$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000      
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0   
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$8,020$9,045$10,645$10,545$10,495$3,600$3,700$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$5,470$7,070$6,970$6,920$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,140-5,065-6,583-6,489-6,442-23-1170

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.0 in
Length184.5 in189.8 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested375079%
Total Not Requested100021%

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