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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $47,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $43,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $20,195
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $19,349
Satellite radio 699 699  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Heated front seats 690    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Premium Package     2,100
Floor mats     95
Satellite radio 650 650  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Heated front seats 642    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Premium Package     1,911
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 3,709 3,019 2,195
Options (change) 3,449 2,807 1,987
Destination 775 775 750
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $70,684 $92,094 $23,140
Total Invoice $65,881 $85,820 $22,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,827
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$70,684$92,094$23,140
Adjustments for Features-5,330-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,354$85,814$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$65,881$85,820$22,086
Adjustments for Features-4,968-5,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,913$79,968$22,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,055$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
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 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,955$8,905$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,968-5,8520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062011
ModelCLSElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length193.0 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height54.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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