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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: $43,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,198

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $39,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $22,100
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $21,078
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800   250
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200    
Heated second row seats   625    
Special order charge   250    
Ultimate Package       4,350
Floor mats       125
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744   226
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906    
Heated second row seats   581    
Special order charge   233    
Ultimate Package       3,959
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 4,040 9,115 2,800 4,725
Options (change) 3,757 8,477 2,604 4,285
Destination 925 925 925 835
Total Price $70,955 $83,240 $110,275 $27,660
Total Invoice $66,053 $77,478 $102,621 $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: $39,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,243
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$70,955$83,240$110,275$27,660
Adjustments for Features-3,880-8,245-10,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,075$74,995$99,780$27,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,920$32,705$0
Total Invoice$66,053$77,478$102,621$26,198
Adjustments for Features-3,612-7,674-9,7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,441$69,804$92,854$26,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,363$30,413$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key $250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,905$13,270$15,520$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$8,245$10,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,612-7,674-9,7670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested117564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested372591%
Total Not Requested3509%

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