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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: $45,326

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,982

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $31,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGLGLHighlanderHighlander
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $40,915 $47,870
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $37,356 $43,705
Premium 1 Package 4,280      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Leather seating surfaces 1,930      
Class IV trailer hitch 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Running boards 670   599 599
Proximity key 1,140      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Blind spot warning system 600      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,810 1,810
Cargo net     49 49
Rear bumper protector     129 129
Floor mats     225 225
Class II trailer hitch     699 699
Premium 1 Package 3,980      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Leather seating surfaces 1,795      
Class IV trailer hitch 512 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Running boards 623   375 375
Proximity key 1,060      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Blind spot warning system 558      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,610 1,610
Cargo net     32 32
Rear bumper protector     89 89
Floor mats     140 140
Class II trailer hitch     480 480
Options (change) 14,660 2,500 3,511 3,511
Options (change) 13,635 2,326 2,726 2,726
Destination 875 875 900 900
Total Price $78,105 $88,675 $45,326 $52,281
Total Invoice $72,700 $82,530 $40,982 $47,331

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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: $27,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,748
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGLGLHighlanderHighlander
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8382hp V8270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$78,105$88,675$45,326$52,281
Adjustments for Features-5,340-7,8550-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,765$80,820$45,326$50,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,055$0$5,330
Total Invoice$72,700$82,530$40,982$47,331
Adjustments for Features-4,970-7,3110-1,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,730$75,219$40,982$45,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,489$0$4,878

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGLGLHighlanderHighlander
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plates $150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Intercom  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,920$14,435$6,580$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$7,855$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,970-7,3110-1,471

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122016
ModelGLHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in109.8 in
Length200.6 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in75.8 in
Height72.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft383.7 ft3

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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 seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested207579%
Total Not Requested54021%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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