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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $50,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $46,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelCLSCLSKona
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $27,400
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $26,170
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Rear spoiler 400    
Folding second row seats 440    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Floor mats     125
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Rear spoiler 372    
Folding second row seats 409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 7,050 5,510 125
Options (change) 6,557 5,125 100
Destination 875 875 950
Total Price $79,225 $101,285 $28,475
Total Invoice $73,741 $94,257 $27,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,569
Model Year201220122018
ModelCLSCLSKona
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$79,225$101,285$28,475
Adjustments for Features-5,320-6,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,905$94,865$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,960$0
Total Invoice$73,741$94,257$27,220
Adjustments for Features-4,952-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,789$88,282$27,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,493$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201220122018
ModelCLSCLSKona
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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 
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 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver 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$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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$10,895$11,995$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,320$6,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,952-5,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSKona
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in102.4 in
Length194.5 in164.0 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested70040%
Total Not Requested105060%

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