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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,807

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,098

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,594

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $31,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGLHighlander
TrimGL450 / GL350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $35,745
Base Invoice $58,190 $32,635
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,280  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Roof rack crossbars 320 229
Running boards 670 649
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Proximity key 1,140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
AWD   1,450
Navigation system   2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Premium 1 Package 3,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Roof rack crossbars 298 150
Running boards 623 425
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Proximity key 1,060  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
AWD   1,324
Navigation system   2,359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 12,460 7,252
Options (change) 11,589 6,149
Destination 875 810
Total Price $75,905 $43,807
Total Invoice $70,654 $39,594

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,006
Model Year20122012
ModelGLHighlander
TrimGL450 / GL350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$75,905$43,807
Adjustments for Features-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,550$43,807
Total Invoice$70,654$39,594
Adjustments for Features-4,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,600$39,594

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelGLHighlander
TrimGL450 / GL350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,595$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0540

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelGLHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in109.8 in
Length200.6 in188.4 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height72.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested81531%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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