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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,960 Hyundai Sonata Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $66,765 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,197 Hyundai Sonata Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $62,099 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Sonata |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 | $24,550 |
| Base Invoice | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 | $22,959 |
| Cargo net | 50 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 90 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 325 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,250 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 41 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 73 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 292 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,137 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,715 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,543 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 695 |
| 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 | $26,960 |
| Total Invoice | $87,296 | $87,947 | $89,760 | $131,424 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $25,197 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,385 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,362 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Sonata |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 175hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 360, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $93,725 | $94,425 | $96,375 | $141,175 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $26,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,380 | -10,080 | -8,330 | -14,180 | -21,530 | -21,530 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,345 | $84,345 | $88,045 | $126,995 | $141,445 | $192,345 | $26,960 |
| 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 | $25,197 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,805 | -9,388 | -7,758 | -13,201 | -20,055 | -20,044 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,491 | $78,559 | $82,002 | $118,223 | $131,755 | $179,068 | $25,197 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $932 | $0 | $3,443 | $39,664 | $53,196 | $100,509 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Sonata |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 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 | |
| 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 assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $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 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| 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 | $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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,680 | $13,380 | $11,630 | $17,480 | $24,830 | $24,830 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,380 | $10,080 | $8,330 | $14,180 | $21,530 | $21,530 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,805 | -9,388 | -7,758 | -13,201 | -20,055 | -20,044 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Sonata
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | Sonata |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 107.4 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 188.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 3,293 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
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