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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,690

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $55,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,830

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $51,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCLSCLSElantra Touring
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $19,495
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $18,687
Floor mats     95
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Floor mats     76
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 0 0 420
Options (change) 0 0 368
Destination 875 875 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $76,175 $102,525 $20,690
Total Invoice $70,995 $95,591 $19,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,015
Model Year201120112012
ModelCLSCLSElantra Touring
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8507hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$76,175$102,525$20,690
Adjustments for Features-8,745-10,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,430$92,180$20,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$0
Total Invoice$70,995$95,591$19,830
Adjustments for Features-8,150-9,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,845$85,946$19,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,101$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year201120112012
ModelCLSCLSElantra Touring
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,295$11,895$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,745$10,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,150-9,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20112012
ModelCLSElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length193.0 in176.2 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height54.7 in59.8 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.965.3 ft3

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