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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,140

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $41,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,236

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $38,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCLSCLSSanta Fe
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $28,220
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $26,495
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Floor mats     120
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Navigation system     1,750
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Floor mats     96
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Navigation system     1,628
Options (change) 840 0 2,195
Options (change) 781 0 2,016
Destination 875 875 725
Total Price $73,015 $95,775 $31,140
Total Invoice $67,965 $89,132 $29,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,186
Model Year201220122008
ModelCLSCLSSanta Fe
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8242hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$73,015$95,775$31,140
Adjustments for Features-5,955-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,060$88,995$31,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,935$0
Total Invoice$67,965$89,132$29,236
Adjustments for Features-5,543-6,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,422$82,822$29,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,400$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220122008
ModelCLSCLSSanta Fe
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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 assist$50$50 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 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$8,795$9,620$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,955$6,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,543-6,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in184.1 in
Width74.1 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.378.2 ft3

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