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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: $37,739

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,635

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $56,300 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $30,597 $36,270 $52,359 $26,635 $29,897
Premium II Package 3,500        
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570   1,490  
Wood trim     0    
Automatic climate control, front       375  
Floor mats       185 275
Satellite radio       449 449
Sunroof       850  
Universal garage door opener       125  
Extra Value Package 6       2,915  
Third-row seat       1,031  
Extra Value Package 8         3,400
Premium II Package 3,255        
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460   1,192  
Wood trim     0    
Automatic climate control, front       300  
Floor mats       120 180
Satellite radio       359 359
Sunroof       680  
Universal garage door opener       100  
Extra Value Package 6       2,624  
Third-row seat       825  
Extra Value Package 8         3,060
Options (change) 8,770 5,270 3,700 7,420 4,124
Options (change) 8,155 4,900 3,440 6,200 3,599
Destination 875 875 875 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $42,545 $45,145 $62,975 $37,739 $38,144
Total Invoice $39,627 $42,045 $58,774 $33,635 $34,296

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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: $6,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,532
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$42,545$45,145$62,975$37,739$38,144
Adjustments for Features-325-5500-910-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,220$44,595$62,975$36,829$35,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$20,755$1,470$0
Total Invoice$39,627$42,045$58,774$33,635$34,296
Adjustments for Features-303-5120-811-2,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,324$41,533$58,774$32,824$31,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,209$19,450$1,032$0

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

Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
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  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$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  
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Chronometer  $100  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50    
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,595$5,820$5,270$6,180$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$550$0$910$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-303-5120-811-2,504

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

Model Year20092010
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.3,848 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%
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

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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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