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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: $27,660

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $48,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,198

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $44,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $22,100
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $21,078
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850 250
Folding second row seats 440    
Ultimate Package     4,350
Floor mats     125
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791 226
Folding second row seats 409    
Ultimate Package     3,959
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 4,190 3,800 4,725
Options (change) 3,897 3,535 4,285
Destination 875 875 835
Total Price $76,365 $99,575 $27,660
Total Invoice $71,081 $92,667 $26,198

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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: $44,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,606
Model Year201220122018
ModelCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$76,365$99,575$27,660
Adjustments for Features-4,595-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,770$93,955$27,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,185$0
Total Invoice$71,081$92,667$26,198
Adjustments for Features-4,277-5,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,804$87,437$26,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,633$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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, 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 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$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$9,370$10,395$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$5,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,277-5,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in179.9 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285070%
Total Not Requested122530%

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