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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: $36,221

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $27,108 $33,944
Premium I Package 2,150 2,150        
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570   1,400  
Wood trim       0    
Value Package         560  
Side curtain airbags         650  
Floor mats         106 106
Heated front seats         440  
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Premium I Package 2,000 2,000        
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460   1,120  
Wood trim       0    
Value Package         504  
Side curtain airbags         559  
Floor mats         66 66
Heated front seats         352  
Navigation system         1,700 1,700
Options (change) 7,420 7,420 5,270 3,700 5,156 2,106
Options (change) 6,900 6,900 4,900 3,440 4,301 1,766
Destination 875 875 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 -2,600
Total Price $41,195 $42,945 $45,145 $62,975 $36,221 $38,001
Total Invoice $38,372 $40,000 $42,045 $58,774 $32,014 $33,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,445
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$41,195$42,945$45,145$62,975$36,221$38,001
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,450-1,250-1,230-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,195$41,695$43,695$61,725$34,991$36,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$2,500$20,530$0$1,455
Total Invoice$38,372$40,000$42,045$58,774$32,014$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,350-1,167-1,087-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,372$38,836$40,695$57,607$30,927$32,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$464$2,323$19,235$0$1,408

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

Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic    $900 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Roof rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
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 heater    $150$150
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
Cassette player    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$3,695$4,945$5,145$4,945$4,925$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,450$1,250$1,230$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,350-1,167-1,087-1,380

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

Model Year20092006
ModelC-ClassHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.9 in
Length182.3 in184.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.439.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.480.6 ft3

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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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 audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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 audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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