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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $36,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,189

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $34,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassElantra
TrimE350E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $15,715
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $14,537
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Package 2       1,100
Floor mats       80
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Package 2       1,023
Floor mats       59
Options (change) 2,780 1,160 0 1,180
Options (change) 2,585 1,078 0 1,082
Destination 875 875 875 570
Total Price $54,145 $61,825 $89,775 $17,465
Total Invoice $50,416 $57,558 $83,552 $16,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,235
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassElantra
TrimE350E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19195/60-15
Total Price$54,145$61,825$89,775$17,465
Adjustments for Features-6,435-8,135-9,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,710$53,690$80,565$17,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$32,855$0
Total Invoice$50,416$57,558$83,552$16,189
Adjustments for Features-5,992-7,574-8,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,424$49,984$74,980$16,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,560$30,556$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassElantra
TrimE350E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,130$9,830$10,905$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,435$8,135$9,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,992-7,574-8,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122006
ModelE-ClassElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in102.7 in
Length191.7 in178.1 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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