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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: $45,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,156

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $42,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelCLSCLSSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $24,550
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $22,959
Folding second row seats 440    
Floor mats     90
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Navigation system     1,250
Folding second row seats 409    
Floor mats     73
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Navigation system     1,137
Options (change) 440 0 1,665
Options (change) 409 0 1,502
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $72,615 $95,775 $26,910
Total Invoice $67,593 $89,132 $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: $38,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,809
Model Year201220122009
ModelCLSCLSSonata
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$72,615$95,775$26,910
Adjustments for Features-7,120-8,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,495$87,630$26,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,135$0
Total Invoice$67,593$89,132$25,156
Adjustments for Features-6,628-7,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,965$81,552$25,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,587$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220122009
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 
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
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 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$8,845$9,870$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,120$8,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,628-7,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122009
ModelCLSSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.4 in
Length194.5 in188.9 in
Width74.1 in72.1 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.3 ft3

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