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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: $38,749

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $34,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,164

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $33,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $29,281 $36,202
Navigation system     2,505 2,655
Floor mats     275  
Satellite radio     449  
Sunroof     850 850
Rear air vents with automatic controls     585 785
Heated front seats     440  
Automatic climate control, front       375
Navigation system     2,099 2,211
Floor mats     180  
Satellite radio     359  
Sunroof     680 680
Rear air vents with automatic controls     468 628
Heated front seats     352  
Automatic climate control, front       300
Options (change) 0 0 5,104 4,665
Options (change) 0 0 4,138 3,819
Destination 875 875 745 745
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 -2,600
Total Price $72,875 $99,775 $38,749 $43,260
Total Invoice $67,926 $93,034 $34,164 $38,166

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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: $32,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,117
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$72,875$99,775$38,749$43,260
Adjustments for Features-1,765-3,4650-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,110$96,310$38,749$41,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0$2,736
Total Invoice$67,926$93,034$34,164$38,166
Adjustments for Features-1,645-3,2310-1,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,281$89,803$34,164$36,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,522$0$2,436

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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 bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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  
Metal pedals $75  
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 headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
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$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,220$9,920$6,455$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$3,465$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,645-3,2310-1,566

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.942.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.995.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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