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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: $39,075

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,669

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $11,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620132013
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 $37,950 $46,370
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $34,649 $42,428
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Floor mats           280 280
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Floor mats           175 175
Options (change) 11,140 11,140 8,810 7,730 5,140 280 280
Options (change) 10,361 10,361 8,194 7,189 4,780 175 175
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 845 845
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,015 $53,512 $60,535 $73,905 $79,315 $39,075 $47,495
Total Invoice $47,510 $49,549 $56,363 $68,797 $73,828 $35,669 $43,448

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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: $8,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,940
Model Year2016201620162016201620132013
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$51,015$53,512$60,535$73,905$79,315$39,075$47,495
Adjustments for Features-3,115-4,640-5,590-4,265-5,6150-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,900$48,872$54,945$69,640$73,700$39,075$45,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800$0$6,570
Total Invoice$47,510$49,549$56,363$68,797$73,828$35,669$43,448
Adjustments for Features-2,901-4,296-5,205-3,970-5,2270-1,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,609$45,253$51,158$64,827$68,601$35,669$41,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$644$6,549$20,218$23,992$0$6,087

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620132013
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 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
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$250
Rear HVAC unit     $400$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 $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  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
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
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
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  
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
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
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$10,020$11,545$12,495$11,170$12,520$6,905$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$4,640$5,590$4,265$5,615$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,901-4,296-5,205-3,970-5,2270-1,692

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

Model Year20162013
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.3,947 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
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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

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