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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: $35,035

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $16,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,868

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $15,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $34,075
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $31,933
AMG Line 2,175        
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 580        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Heated steering wheel 250        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Floor mats         125
AMG Line 2,023        
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Heated front seats 539        
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353  
Heated steering wheel 233        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Floor mats         100
Options (change) 10,230 6,345 5,765 4,025 125
Options (change) 9,517 5,903 5,362 3,744 100
Destination 995 995 995 995 835
Total Price $51,475 $60,740 $72,860 $78,720 $35,035
Total Invoice $47,945 $56,560 $67,830 $73,280 $32,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,257
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$51,475$60,740$72,860$78,720$35,035
Adjustments for Features-880-3,430-2,280-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,595$57,310$70,580$75,740$35,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,715$19,985$25,145$0
Total Invoice$47,945$56,560$67,830$73,280$32,868
Adjustments for Features-820-3,194-2,123-2,7740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,125$53,366$65,707$70,506$32,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,241$18,582$23,381$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSonata
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,305$8,855$7,705$8,405$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$3,430$2,280$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-3,194-2,123-2,7740

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

Model Year20182016
ModelC-ClassSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.4 in
Length184.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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