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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: $43,790

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,993

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $1,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $42,680 $50,340
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $38,968 $45,961
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Floor mats       225 225
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976    
Floor mats       140 140
Options (change) 10,845 10,845 7,345 225 225
Options (change) 10,084 10,084 6,829 140 140
Destination 875 875 875 885 885
Total Price $44,620 $46,370 $47,220 $43,790 $51,450
Total Invoice $41,556 $43,184 $43,974 $39,993 $46,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,719
Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,620$46,370$47,220$43,790$51,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-225-5,645-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,620$45,195$46,995$38,145$44,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,375$0$6,035
Total Invoice$41,556$43,184$43,974$39,993$46,986
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-210-5,156-6,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,556$42,090$43,764$34,837$40,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,208$0$5,510

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

Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
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$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Intercom   $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$4,845$6,020$5,070$10,490$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$225$5,645$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-210-5,156-6,639

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

Model Year20092015
ModelC-ClassHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in75.8 in
Height56.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.483.7 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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