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

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

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $66,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $62,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSonata
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $22,895
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $20,961
Package 3         1,400
Package 3         1,278
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,400
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,278
Destination 875 875 875 875 600
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $91,225 $135,225 $151,325 $202,825 $24,895
Total Invoice $84,971 $126,031 $141,004 $188,899 $22,839

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,058
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSonata
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12235hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/50-17
Total Price$91,225$135,225$151,325$202,825$24,895
Adjustments for Features-7,595-12,770-18,245-18,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,630$122,455$133,080$184,655$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,825$49,450$101,025$0
Total Invoice$84,971$126,031$141,004$188,899$22,839
Adjustments for Features-7,074-11,902-17,001-16,9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,897$114,129$124,003$171,977$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,232$46,106$94,080$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSonata
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,720$15,895$21,370$21,295$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,595$12,770$18,245$18,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,074-11,902-17,001-16,9220

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

Model Year20092006
ModelS-ClassSonata
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.4 in
Length205.0 in188.9 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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