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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,675

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $28,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,782

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $26,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSanta Fe
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $26,645
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $25,030
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Cargo tray 100 100 100 115
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Running boards 670   0  
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550  
Premium Package       2,250
Floor mats       125
Class II trailer hitch       350
Tubular side steps       395
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Cargo tray 93 93 93 92
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Running boards 623   0  
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512  
Premium Package       2,093
Floor mats       100
Class II trailer hitch       316
Tubular side steps       356
Options (change) 9,030 8,360 650 3,235
Options (change) 8,399 7,776 605 2,957
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $58,895 $66,825 $96,515 $30,675
Total Invoice $54,835 $62,210 $89,821 $28,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,792
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSanta Fe
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/60-18
Total Price$58,895$66,825$96,515$30,675
Adjustments for Features-5,650-5,650-12,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$61,175$84,190$30,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,930$30,945$0
Total Invoice$54,835$62,210$89,821$28,782
Adjustments for Features-5,261-5,260-11,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,574$56,950$78,351$28,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,376$28,777$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSanta Fe
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,125$9,125$15,800$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,650$5,650$12,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,261-5,260-11,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122010
ModelM-ClassSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in184.1 in
Width75.2 in74.4 in
Height70.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,689 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested162552%
Total Not Requested149048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested162552%
Total Not Requested149048%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Infinity, 605W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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