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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $80,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $74,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSLSLSLElantra
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $20,595
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $19,727
Wood trim   0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,100
Floor mats       95
Wood trim   0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       1,911
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,445
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,213
Destination 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $104,775 $142,525 $202,225 $23,815
Total Invoice $97,593 $132,791 $188,313 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,934
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSLSLSLElantra
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12148hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$104,775$142,525$202,225$23,815
Adjustments for Features-14,970-16,320-17,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,805$126,205$184,455$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$94,650$0
Total Invoice$97,593$132,791$188,313$22,715
Adjustments for Features-13,944-15,205-16,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,649$117,586$171,765$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,937$88,116$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSLSLSLElantra
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$19,270$20,620$22,070$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,970$16,320$17,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,944-15,205-16,5480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112012
ModelSLElantra
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in106.3 in
Length180.4 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height51.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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