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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: $27,410

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $47,624

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,972

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $43,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $22,100
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $21,078
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Heated front seats 690    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110  
Ultimate Package     4,350
Floor mats     125
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Heated front seats 642    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892  
Ultimate Package     3,959
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 8,059 7,349 4,475
Options (change) 7,495 6,834 4,059
Destination 775 775 835
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $75,034 $96,424 $27,410
Total Invoice $69,927 $89,847 $25,972

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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: $45,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,226
Model Year200620062018
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$75,034$96,424$27,410
Adjustments for Features-1,855-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,179$93,619$27,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,440$0
Total Invoice$69,927$89,847$25,972
Adjustments for Features-1,729-2,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,198$87,233$25,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,035$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620062018
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
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 headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,005$7,955$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,729-2,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062018
ModelCLSElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length193.0 in179.9 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height54.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215053%
Total Not Requested192547%

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