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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: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $32,635 $40,598
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Navigation system             2,650 2,650
Floor mats             315 315
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Navigation system             2,359 2,359
Floor mats             200 200
Options (change) 8,780 8,780 8,780 8,780 5,980 7,320 2,965 2,965
Options (change) 8,166 8,166 8,166 8,166 5,562 6,808 2,559 2,559
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 810 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $45,505 $45,955 $49,105 $49,555 $49,005 $70,195 $39,520 $48,145
Total Invoice $42,385 $42,804 $45,733 $46,152 $45,640 $65,466 $36,004 $43,967

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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: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,755
Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$45,505$45,955$49,105$49,555$49,005$70,195$39,520$48,145
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,850-1,975-350-700-410-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,505$45,830$47,255$47,580$48,655$69,495$39,110$45,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,750$2,075$3,150$23,990$0$6,775
Total Invoice$42,385$42,804$45,733$46,152$45,640$65,466$36,004$43,967
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,723-1,839-326-653-374-2,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,385$42,688$44,010$44,313$45,314$64,813$35,630$41,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$1,625$1,928$2,929$22,428$0$6,273

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

Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000 
CVT       $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700   $1700
FWD      $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate      $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75 
Cargo mat      $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150$150
Removable second-row console      $200$200
Roof rails      $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$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$150$150  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror      $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Folding third row seats      $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Stowable center seat, second row      $150$150
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$5,245$5,370$7,095$7,220$5,595$5,945$5,655$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,850$1,975$350$700$410$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,723-1,839-326-653-374-2,064

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

Model Year20142012
ModelC-ClassHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length180.7 in188.4 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,947 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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