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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,409

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $37,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,785

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $35,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $41,268 $44,080
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375      
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Parking Assist Package 1,290        
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Running boards 670     599 599
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090      
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Class II trailer hitch       699 699
Cargo net       49 49
Rear bumper protector       139 139
Floor mats       229 229
Remote start       499 499
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279      
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Parking Assist Package 1,200        
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Running boards 623     399 399
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014      
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Class II trailer hitch       530 530
Cargo net       35 35
Rear bumper protector       99 99
Floor mats       139 139
Remote start       320 320
Options (change) 15,065 4,040 955 2,214 2,214
Options (change) 14,013 3,758 888 1,522 1,522
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $85,610 $99,985 $127,250 $48,409 $51,489
Total Invoice $79,690 $93,057 $118,412 $43,785 $46,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,864
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$85,610$99,985$127,250$48,409$51,489
Adjustments for Features-6,490-9,730-11,4800-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,120$90,255$115,770$48,409$50,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,135$36,650$0$1,730
Total Invoice$79,690$93,057$118,412$43,785$46,597
Adjustments for Features-6,041-9,056-10,6830-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,649$84,001$107,729$43,785$45,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,352$34,080$0$1,590

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50$50
Perimeter scan   $25$25
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Intercom   $25$25
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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 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  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,545$16,785$18,535$7,055$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,490$9,730$11,480$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,041-9,056-10,6830-1,222

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in109.8 in
Length202.0 in192.5 in
Width76.1 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested101539%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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