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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,219

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,903

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $26,241 $29,281
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750        
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550   1,490  
Wood trim       0    
Cold Weather Package         60  
Navigation system         2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front         375  
Floor mats         185 275
Satellite radio         449 449
Sunroof         850 850
Universal garage door opener         125  
Heated front seats           440
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558        
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442   1,192  
Wood trim       0    
Cold Weather Package         48  
Navigation system         2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front         300  
Floor mats         120 180
Satellite radio         359 359
Sunroof         680 680
Universal garage door opener         100  
Heated front seats           352
Options (change) 7,960 7,960 5,210 3,660 6,064 4,519
Options (change) 7,404 7,404 4,846 3,404 4,917 3,670
Destination 825 825 825 875 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,385 $42,085 $42,935 $60,035 $36,219 $38,164
Total Invoice $37,617 $39,198 $39,988 $56,013 $31,903 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,943
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$40,385$42,085$42,935$60,035$36,219$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-225-925-260-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$40,910$42,710$59,110$35,959$36,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,325$18,725$0$370
Total Invoice$37,617$39,198$39,988$56,013$31,903$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-210-863-229-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,617$38,104$39,778$55,150$31,674$32,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,161$17,533$0$402

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100  
Removable second-row console    $200$200
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150
Chronometer   $100  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding third row seats     $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Stowable center seat, second row    $150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,195$5,370$4,420$5,120$4,455$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$225$925$260$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-210-863-229-1,620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
ModelC-ClassHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length182.3 in188.4 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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