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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,424

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $39,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $37,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $41,268 $44,080
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package 3,900 2,200    
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Folding second row seats 440      
Heated second row seats 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250    
Heated steering wheel 250      
Around view cameras   800    
Floor mats     229 229
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package 3,627 2,046    
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Folding second row seats 409      
Heated second row seats 581 581    
Special order charge 233 233    
Heated steering wheel 233      
Around view cameras   744    
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 9,805 6,125 229 229
Options (change) 9,120 5,697 139 139
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $85,950 $116,020 $46,424 $49,504
Total Invoice $80,005 $107,969 $42,402 $45,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,479
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T7T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$85,950$116,020$46,424$49,504
Adjustments for Features-4,430-7,3550-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,520$108,665$46,424$48,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,145$0$1,730
Total Invoice$80,005$107,969$42,402$45,214
Adjustments for Features-4,124-6,8450-1,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,881$101,124$42,402$43,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,243$0$1,579

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Perimeter scan  $25$25
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Intercom  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Massage, driver seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,345$17,270$9,915$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$7,355$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,124-6,8450-1,233

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in109.8 in
Length194.5 in192.5 in
Width74.1 in75.8 in
Height55.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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