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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCLACLAHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $32,635 $40,598
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Becker Map Pilot 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Rearview camera 460 460    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Floor mats     315 315
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Becker Map Pilot 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Rearview camera 428 428    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 7,510 7,510 2,965 2,965
Options (change) 6,984 6,984 2,559 2,559
Destination 925 925 810 810
Total Price $39,935 $56,935 $39,520 $48,145
Total Invoice $37,204 $53,014 $36,004 $43,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,144
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCLACLAHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionS7S7T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,935$56,935$39,520$48,145
Adjustments for Features-60-3,1850-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,875$53,750$39,520$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,875$0$6,775
Total Invoice$37,204$53,014$36,004$43,967
Adjustments for Features-56-2,9660-1,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,148$50,048$36,004$42,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,900$0$6,274

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCLACLAHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$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
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,790$9,915$6,730$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$3,185$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-2,9660-1,689

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152012
ModelCLAHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length182.3 in188.4 in
Width70.0 in75.2 in
Height56.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 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
13.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.195.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
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-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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