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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: $39,370

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $31,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,867

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $30,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $35,595 $43,795
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $32,498 $40,073
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package     3,740    
Navigation system       2,650 2,650
Floor mats       315 315
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package     3,478    
Navigation system       2,359 2,359
Floor mats       200 200
Options (change) 4,090 840 3,740 2,965 2,965
Options (change) 3,804 781 3,478 2,559 2,559
Destination 925 925 925 810 810
Total Price $71,005 $74,965 $111,215 $39,370 $47,570
Total Invoice $66,100 $69,782 $103,495 $35,867 $43,442

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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: $28,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,928
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T9T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$71,005$74,965$111,215$39,370$47,570
Adjustments for Features-3,550-4,290-10,1150-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,455$70,675$101,100$39,370$45,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,220$33,645$0$6,500
Total Invoice$66,100$69,782$103,495$35,867$43,442
Adjustments for Features-3,305-3,993-9,4130-1,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,795$65,789$94,082$35,867$41,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,994$31,287$0$6,023

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350 $350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
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$100  
Total Value of Features$9,980$10,720$16,545$6,430$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$4,290$10,115$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,305-3,993-9,4130-1,552

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152011
ModelCLSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in109.8 in
Length194.5 in188.4 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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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