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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: $37,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $33,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $33,070 $41,020
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $29,762 $36,712
Satellite radio 699 699 449  
CD changer, in-dash 430 430    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240   2,655
Heated front seats 690      
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Power trunk closer 510 510    
Floor mats     275  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280  
Extra Value Package 3       1,310
Satellite radio 650 650 359  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153   2,211
Heated front seats 642      
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Power trunk closer 474 474    
Floor mats     180  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952  
Extra Value Package 3       1,179
Options (change) 4,649 3,959 4,004 3,965
Options (change) 4,323 3,681 3,491 3,390
Destination 775 775 745 745
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 -2,600
Total Price $71,624 $93,034 $37,819 $43,130
Total Invoice $66,755 $86,694 $33,998 $38,247

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,531
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$71,624$93,034$37,819$43,130
Adjustments for Features-1,315-2,2650-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,309$90,769$37,819$41,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$3,886
Total Invoice$66,755$86,694$33,998$38,247
Adjustments for Features-1,226-2,1110-1,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,529$84,583$33,998$36,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0$2,985

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
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$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,480$8,430$6,165$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$2,265$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,226-2,1110-1,264

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelCLSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in109.8 in
Length193.0 in188.4 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height54.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
15.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.895.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Extra Value Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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