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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,230

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $82,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,778

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $76,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLSonata
TrimSL550SL63 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $22,470
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $21,035
Wood trim   0  
Floor mats     85
Wood trim   0  
Floor mats     68
Options (change) 0 0 85
Options (change) 0 0 68
Destination 875 875 675
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $105,825 $143,915 $23,230
Total Invoice $98,570 $134,084 $21,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,101
Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLSonata
TrimSL550SL63 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$105,825$143,915$23,230
Adjustments for Features-17,920-18,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,905$124,945$23,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$98,570$134,084$21,778
Adjustments for Features-16,691-17,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,879$116,410$21,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,531$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLSonata
TrimSL550SL63 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$20,345$21,395$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,920$18,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,691-17,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelSLSonata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in107.4 in
Length180.4 in188.9 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height51.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft316.3 ft3

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