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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: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $48,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $44,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $20,595
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $19,727
Folding second row seats 440    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Technology Package     2,100
Floor mats     95
Folding second row seats 409    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Technology Package     1,911
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 440 0 2,445
Options (change) 409 0 2,213
Destination 875 875 775
Total Price $72,615 $95,775 $23,815
Total Invoice $67,593 $89,132 $22,715

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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: $41,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,971
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$72,615$95,775$23,815
Adjustments for Features-7,420-8,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,195$87,330$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,135$0
Total Invoice$67,593$89,132$22,715
Adjustments for Features-6,907-7,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,686$81,273$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,587$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122012
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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 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 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,845$10,870$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,420$8,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,907-7,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in178.3 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.8 ft3

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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?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%

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