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

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,740

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $72,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,871

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $67,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassElantra Touring
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $19,495
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $18,687
Cargo net             50
Floor mats             95
Bluetooth cell phone link             325
Cargo net             41
Floor mats             76
Bluetooth cell phone link             292
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 470
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 409
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $93,725 $94,425 $96,375 $141,175 $162,975 $213,875 $20,740
Total Invoice $87,296 $87,947 $89,760 $131,424 $151,810 $199,112 $19,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,406
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassElantra Touring
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20215/45-17
Total Price$93,725$94,425$96,375$141,175$162,975$213,875$20,740
Adjustments for Features-10,830-12,530-10,780-16,630-23,980-23,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,895$81,895$85,595$124,545$138,995$189,895$20,740
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$42,650$57,100$108,000$0
Total Invoice$87,296$87,947$89,760$131,424$151,810$199,112$19,871
Adjustments for Features-10,087-11,670-10,040-15,481-22,337-22,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,209$76,277$79,720$115,943$129,473$176,787$19,871
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,443$39,666$53,196$100,510$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassElantra Touring
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSE
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails      $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port      $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Short-throw shifter (optional)      $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,605$15,305$13,555$19,405$26,755$26,755$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,830$12,530$10,780$16,630$23,980$23,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,087-11,670-10,040-15,481-22,337-22,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase124.6 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in176.2 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height58.0 in59.8 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.465.3 ft3

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