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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: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $52,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,189

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $49,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $15,715
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $14,537
Package 2     1,100
Floor mats     80
Package 2     1,023
Floor mats     59
Options (change) 0 0 1,180
Options (change) 0 0 1,082
Destination 875 875 570
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $70,125 $97,025 $17,465
Total Invoice $65,369 $90,477 $16,189

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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: $43,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,501
Model Year200820082006
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19195/60-15
Total Price$70,125$97,025$17,465
Adjustments for Features-9,310-10,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,815$86,740$17,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,925$0
Total Invoice$65,369$90,477$16,189
Adjustments for Features-8,679-9,5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,690$80,886$16,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,196$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082006
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,180$12,155$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,310$10,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,679-9,5910

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082006
ModelCLSElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in102.7 in
Length193.0 in178.1 in
Width73.7 in67.9 in
Height54.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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