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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: $39,660

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $40,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,210

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $37,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelCLSCLSSanta Fe
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $33,800
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $31,814
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Heated steering wheel 490    
Technology Package     4,850
AC power outlet     0
Floor mats     135
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Heated steering wheel 456    
Technology Package     4,414
AC power outlet     0
Floor mats     107
Options (change) 8,415 6,385 4,985
Options (change) 7,844 5,956 4,521
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $80,590 $102,160 $39,660
Total Invoice $75,028 $95,088 $37,210

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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: $37,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,331
Model Year201220122014
ModelCLSCLSSanta Fe
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$80,590$102,160$39,660
Adjustments for Features-3,745-4,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,845$97,415$39,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,570$0
Total Invoice$75,028$95,088$37,210
Adjustments for Features-3,487-4,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,541$90,671$37,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,130$0

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

Model Year201220122014
ModelCLSCLSSanta Fe
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, 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$11,670$12,670$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$4,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,487-4,4170

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

Model Year20122014
ModelCLSSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length194.5 in193.1 in
Width74.1 in74.2 in
Height55.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.340.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested260057%
Total Not Requested195043%

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