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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,424 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum | |||||||
| Difference: $981 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum | |||||||
| Difference: $1,748 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Limited Platinum | Hybrid Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $45,200 | $48,280 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $41,268 | $44,080 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 229 | 229 | |||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 139 | 139 | |||||
| Options (change) | 12,280 | 11,310 | 12,280 | 11,310 | 9,480 | 229 | 229 |
| Options (change) | 11,422 | 10,520 | 11,422 | 10,520 | 8,818 | 139 | 139 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $47,955 | $47,405 | $51,175 | $50,615 | $50,930 | $46,424 | $49,504 |
| Total Invoice | $44,661 | $44,150 | $47,656 | $47,135 | $47,428 | $42,402 | $45,214 |
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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: $6,201 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,516 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Limited Platinum | Hybrid Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 257hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 |
| Total Price | $47,955 | $47,405 | $51,175 | $50,615 | $50,930 | $46,424 | $49,504 |
| Adjustments for Features | -525 | 0 | -2,225 | -1,700 | -725 | -5,220 | -6,570 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,430 | $47,405 | $48,950 | $48,915 | $50,205 | $41,204 | $42,934 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $25 | $0 | $1,545 | $1,510 | $2,800 | $0 | $1,730 |
| Total Invoice | $44,661 | $44,150 | $47,656 | $47,135 | $47,428 | $42,402 | $45,214 |
| Adjustments for Features | -489 | 0 | -2,072 | -1,583 | -675 | -4,768 | -6,001 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,172 | $44,150 | $45,584 | $45,552 | $46,753 | $37,634 | $39,213 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $22 | $0 | $1,434 | $1,402 | $2,603 | $0 | $1,579 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Limited Platinum | Hybrid Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Perimeter scan | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Intercom | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,895 | $5,370 | $7,595 | $7,070 | $6,095 | $10,590 | $11,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $525 | $0 | $2,225 | $1,700 | $725 | $5,220 | $6,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -489 | 0 | -2,072 | -1,583 | -675 | -4,768 | -6,001 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.8 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 192.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 75.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 4,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 44.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 42.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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