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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: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $36,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $34,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $32,635 $40,598
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Floor mats     315 315
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 0 0 2,965 2,965
Options (change) 0 0 2,559 2,559
Destination 875 875 810 810
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $76,175 $102,525 $39,520 $48,145
Total Invoice $70,995 $95,591 $36,004 $43,967

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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: $34,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,369
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$76,175$102,525$39,520$48,145
Adjustments for Features-1,740-3,3400-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,435$99,185$39,520$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$0$6,775
Total Invoice$70,995$95,591$36,004$43,967
Adjustments for Features-1,622-3,1140-1,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,373$92,477$36,004$42,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,104$0$6,274

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120122012
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$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
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 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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$100  
Total Value of Features$8,120$9,720$6,380$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$3,340$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,622-3,1140-1,689

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
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.3,947 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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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