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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: $44,655

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $38,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,784

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $36,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $39,744 $46,094
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690    
Heated steering wheel 490      
Heated second row seats 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Folding second row seats 440      
Rear spoiler 400      
Floor mats     225 225
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432    
Heated steering wheel 456      
Heated second row seats 581 581    
Special order charge 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Folding second row seats 409      
Rear spoiler 372      
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 10,515 8,485 225 225
Options (change) 9,797 7,909 140 140
Destination 875 875 900 900
Total Price $82,690 $104,260 $44,655 $51,610
Total Invoice $76,981 $97,041 $40,784 $47,134

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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: $34,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,631
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
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$82,690$104,260$44,655$51,610
Adjustments for Features-3,830-4,8300-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,860$99,430$44,655$50,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,570$0$5,455
Total Invoice$76,981$97,041$40,784$47,134
Adjustments for Features-3,566-4,4960-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,415$92,545$40,784$45,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,130$0$4,980

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
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 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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Intercom  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
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  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,745$13,745$8,915$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$4,830$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,566-4,4960-1,370

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122016
ModelCLSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in109.8 in
Length194.5 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in75.8 in
Height55.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,135 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

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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