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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: $24,605

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $49,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,454

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $45,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $21,115
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $20,218
Premium Package 1 2,860 2,125  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Technology Package     2,350
Floor mats     95
Premium Package 1 2,660 1,976  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Technology Package     2,139
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 3,795 3,060 2,695
Options (change) 3,529 2,845 2,441
Destination 875 875 795
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $73,920 $100,085 $24,605
Total Invoice $68,898 $93,322 $23,454

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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: $42,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,358
Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$73,920$100,085$24,605
Adjustments for Features-6,530-8,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,390$91,855$24,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$68,898$93,322$23,454
Adjustments for Features-6,086-7,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,812$85,648$23,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,836$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,430$11,130$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,530$8,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,086-7,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,993 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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