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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: $38,873

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,836

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
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 $33,220 $41,220
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $29,897 $37,303
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460    
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700 700 700    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Extra Value Package 8           3,400  
Floor mats           275  
Satellite radio           449  
Larger rear spoiler           200  
Remote start           529  
Navigation system             2,775
Sunroof             850
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428    
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651 651 651    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Extra Value Package 8           3,060  
Floor mats           180  
Satellite radio           359  
Larger rear spoiler           160  
Remote start           380  
Navigation system             2,301
Sunroof             680
Options (change) 9,160 9,160 7,880 6,800 4,210 4,853 3,625
Options (change) 8,519 8,519 7,329 6,324 3,915 4,139 2,981
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 800 800
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,035 $51,532 $59,605 $72,975 $78,385 $38,873 $45,645
Total Invoice $45,668 $47,707 $55,498 $67,932 $72,963 $34,836 $41,084

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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: $7,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,480
Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
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 V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$49,035$51,532$59,605$72,975$78,385$38,873$45,645
Adjustments for Features-2,525-4,050-5,300-3,975-5,3250-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,510$47,482$54,305$69,000$73,060$38,873$44,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,795$22,490$26,550$0$5,997
Total Invoice$45,668$47,707$55,498$67,932$72,963$34,836$41,084
Adjustments for Features-2,352-3,749-4,935-3,700-4,9570-698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,316$43,958$50,563$64,232$68,006$34,836$40,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$642$7,247$20,916$24,690$0$5,550

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
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 manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700   $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
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  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
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 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$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
Conversation mirror     $25$25
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 
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    
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats     $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row     $150$150
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  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
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$10,580$12,105$13,355$12,030$13,380$8,055$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$4,050$5,300$3,975$5,325$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,352-3,749-4,935-3,700-4,9570-698

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

Model Year20162010
ModelC-ClassHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in109.8 in
Length184.5 in188.4 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.695.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

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