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

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,375

Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec   
Difference: $114,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,919

Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec   
Difference: $106,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelS-ClassGenesis
TrimS6005.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $158,050 $46,500
Base Invoice $146,987 $43,044
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $161,525 $47,375
Total Invoice $150,462 $43,919

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,356
Model Year20112012
ModelS-ClassGenesis
TrimS6005.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12429hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-19
Total Price$161,525$47,375
Adjustments for Features-15,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,295$47,375
Total Invoice$150,462$43,919
Adjustments for Features-14,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,275$43,919

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20112012
ModelS-ClassGenesis
TrimS6005.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Leather accent trim $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$19,320$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20112012
ModelS-ClassGenesis
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in115.6 in
Length206.5 in196.3 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.9 ft3

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