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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: $26,910

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $49,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,156

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $45,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $24,550
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $22,959
Floor mats     90
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Navigation system     1,250
Floor mats     73
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Navigation system     1,137
Options (change) 0 0 1,665
Options (change) 0 0 1,502
Destination 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $76,175 $102,525 $26,910
Total Invoice $70,995 $95,591 $25,156

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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: $42,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,972
Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$76,175$102,525$26,910
Adjustments for Features-6,295-7,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,880$94,630$26,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$0
Total Invoice$70,995$95,591$25,156
Adjustments for Features-5,867-7,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,128$88,230$25,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,102$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
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 
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
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 with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $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 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $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 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$8,270$9,870$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,295$7,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,867-7,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112009
ModelCLSSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.4 in
Length193.0 in188.9 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height54.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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