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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: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $45,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $42,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCLSCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $20,195
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $19,349
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package       2,100
Floor mats       95
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package       1,911
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 440 440 0 2,195
Options (change) 409 409 0 1,987
Destination 925 925 925 750
Total Price $68,915 $76,215 $109,825 $23,140
Total Invoice $64,156 $70,945 $102,202 $22,086

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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: $38,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,456
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCLSCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$68,915$76,215$109,825$23,140
Adjustments for Features-7,105-9,445-13,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,810$66,770$96,005$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,960$34,195$0
Total Invoice$64,156$70,945$102,202$22,086
Adjustments for Features-6,614-8,792-12,8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,542$62,153$89,341$22,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,611$31,799$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCLSCLSCLSElantra
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
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$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
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$9,880$12,220$16,595$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,105$9,445$13,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,614-8,792-12,8610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172011
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 Weight4,035 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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