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

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

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $71,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $66,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassVeloster
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.3dr Hatch
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $17,300
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $16,699
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Tech Package           2,000
Style Package           2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Tech Package           1,840
Style Package           1,840
Options (change) 1,090 1,090 1,090 0 0 4,000
Options (change) 1,014 1,014 1,014 0 0 3,680
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $93,965 $96,615 $140,965 $161,525 $211,975 $22,075
Total Invoice $87,519 $89,984 $131,229 $150,462 $197,345 $21,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,846
Model Year201120112011201120112012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassVeloster
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.3dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20215/40-18
Total Price$93,965$96,615$140,965$161,525$211,975$22,075
Adjustments for Features-10,220-10,320-16,170-22,545-22,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,745$86,295$124,795$138,980$189,430$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$41,050$55,235$105,685$0
Total Invoice$87,519$89,984$131,229$150,462$197,345$21,154
Adjustments for Features-9,519-9,612-15,053-21,001-20,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,000$80,372$116,176$129,461$176,356$21,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$38,176$51,461$98,356$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassVeloster
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power rear side window (one side)     $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app     $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$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 
Universal garage door opener$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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$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$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Second-row low console     $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$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 
Total Value of Features$13,420$13,520$19,370$25,745$25,745$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,220$10,320$16,170$22,545$22,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,519-9,612-15,053-21,001-20,9890

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

Model Year20112012
ModelS-ClassVeloster
Body4dr Sedan, ext.3dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in
Length206.5 in
Width73.7 in
Height58.0 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested75034%

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