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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: $12,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $27,108 $33,944
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Value Package           560  
Side curtain airbags           650  
Floor mats           106 106
Heated front seats           440  
Leather seating surfaces           1,400  
Navigation system           2,000 2,000
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Value Package           504  
Side curtain airbags           559  
Floor mats           66 66
Heated front seats           352  
Leather seating surfaces           1,120  
Navigation system           1,700 1,700
Options (change) 8,800 8,800 6,470 5,390 2,800 5,156 2,106
Options (change) 8,184 8,184 6,017 5,012 2,603 4,301 1,766
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 605 605
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $48,675 $51,172 $58,195 $71,565 $76,975 $36,221 $38,001
Total Invoice $45,333 $47,372 $54,186 $66,620 $71,651 $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: $7,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,448
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$48,675$51,172$58,195$71,565$76,975$36,221$38,001
Adjustments for Features-5,230-6,855-7,730-6,405-7,7550-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,445$44,317$50,465$65,160$69,220$36,221$37,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$872$7,020$21,715$25,775$0$1,455
Total Invoice$45,333$47,372$54,186$66,620$71,651$32,014$33,715
Adjustments for Features-4,871-6,346-7,197-5,962-7,2190-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,462$41,026$46,989$60,658$64,432$32,014$33,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$564$6,527$20,196$23,970$0$1,413

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic     $900 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack     $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
Cassette player     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Folding third row seats     $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
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$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,380$12,005$12,880$11,555$12,905$5,150$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$6,855$7,730$6,405$7,755$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,871-6,346-7,197-5,962-7,2190-288

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in106.9 in
Length184.5 in184.6 in
Width71.3 in71.9 in
Height56.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.639.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.680.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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