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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: $39,075

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $34,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,669

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $37,950 $46,370
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $34,649 $42,428
Night Package 300 300      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610        
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package     3,740    
Floor mats       280 280
Night Package 279 279      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497        
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package     3,478    
Floor mats       175 175
Options (change) 5,600 740 3,740 280 280
Options (change) 5,208 688 3,478 175 175
Destination 925 925 925 845 845
Total Price $73,425 $75,765 $112,465 $39,075 $47,495
Total Invoice $68,350 $70,526 $104,657 $35,669 $43,448

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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: $29,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,840
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 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$73,425$75,765$112,465$39,075$47,495
Adjustments for Features-5,200-4,540-10,3400-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,225$71,225$102,125$39,075$45,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$33,900$0$6,570
Total Invoice$68,350$70,526$104,657$35,669$43,448
Adjustments for Features-4,841-4,226-9,6220-1,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,509$66,300$95,035$35,669$41,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$31,526$0$6,087

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 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
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
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 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   
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$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
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  
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$75$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$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$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$11,805$11,145$16,945$6,605$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$4,540$10,340$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,841-4,226-9,6220-1,692

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162013
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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 CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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