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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,740

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $43,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,045

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $40,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCLSCLSSonataSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $25,845 $27,595
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $24,170 $25,790
iPod integration 425 425    
Floor mats     100 100
iPod integration 395 395    
Floor mats     80 80
Options (change) 425 425 100 100
Options (change) 395 395 80 80
Destination 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $70,550 $97,450 $26,740 $28,490
Total Invoice $65,764 $90,872 $25,045 $26,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,217
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCLSCLSSonataSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$70,550$97,450$26,740$28,490
Adjustments for Features-4,830-6,5300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,720$90,920$26,740$28,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0$1,650
Total Invoice$65,764$90,872$25,045$26,665
Adjustments for Features-4,502-6,0890-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,262$84,783$25,045$26,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,521$0$1,526

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCLSCLSSonataSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger 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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
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$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,830$9,530$3,000$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$6,530$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,502-6,0890-94

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082013
ModelCLSSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.0 in
Length193.0 in189.8 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height54.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.4 ft3

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