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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: $29,520

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $43,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $40,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelCLSCLSSonataSonataSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Navigation Package     2,200 2,200  
Floor mats     100 100 100
Ultimate Package         5,500
Navigation Package     2,002 2,002  
Floor mats     80 80 80
Ultimate Package         5,005
Options (change) 0 0 2,300 2,300 5,600
Options (change) 0 0 2,082 2,082 5,085
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $72,875 $99,775 $29,520 $31,270 $32,225
Total Invoice $67,926 $93,034 $27,582 $29,202 $30,294

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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: $38,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,084
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelCLSCLSSonataSonataSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$72,875$99,775$29,520$31,270$32,225
Adjustments for Features-4,595-6,295-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,280$93,480$29,495$31,145$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$67,926$93,034$27,582$29,202$30,294
Adjustments for Features-4,283-5,870-23-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,643$87,164$27,559$29,085$30,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,521$0$1,526$2,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelCLSCLSSonataSonataSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
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$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$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   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
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$9,220$10,920$4,650$4,750$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$6,295$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,283-5,870-23-1170

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested230048%
Total Not Requested245052%

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