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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: $42,207

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $34,408

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,179

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $33,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelGLGLGLGLHighlanderHighlander
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $32,635 $40,598
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450        
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720        
Roof rack crossbars 320 320 320 320 229 229
Running boards 670 670     649 649
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Navigation system         2,650 2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,760 1,760
Cargo net         49 49
Floor mats         315 315
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349        
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670        
Roof rack crossbars 298 298 298 298 150 150
Running boards 623 623     425 425
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814    
Navigation system         2,359 2,359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,566 1,566
Cargo net         34 34
Floor mats         200 200
Options (change) 11,140 11,140 2,270 2,270 5,652 5,652
Options (change) 10,362 10,362 2,112 2,112 4,734 4,734
Destination 925 925 925 925 810 810
Total Price $76,615 $78,265 $94,495 $125,295 $42,207 $50,832
Total Invoice $71,319 $72,853 $87,946 $115,660 $38,179 $46,142

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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: $27,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,656
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelGLGLGLGLHighlanderHighlander
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$76,615$78,265$94,495$125,295$42,207$50,832
Adjustments for Features-6,965-7,115-11,680-16,2550-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,650$71,150$82,815$109,040$42,207$48,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$13,165$39,390$0$6,775
Total Invoice$71,319$72,853$87,946$115,660$38,179$46,142
Adjustments for Features-6,484-6,623-10,871-15,0050-1,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,835$66,230$77,075$100,655$38,179$44,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$12,240$35,820$0$6,284

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelGLGLGLGLHighlanderHighlander
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Removable second-row console    $200$200
Roof rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Stowable center seat, second row    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,595$13,745$18,310$22,885$6,630$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,965$7,115$11,680$16,255$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,484-6,623-10,871-15,0050-1,679

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
ModelGLHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in109.8 in
Length201.6 in188.4 in
Width76.4 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested124047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested124047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
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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