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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,578

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $17,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,333

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $18,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassHighlander
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $32,900
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $29,281
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Heated front seats 720     440
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 770   585
Running boards 650     649
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,780
Sunroof       850
Navigation system       2,505
Floor mats       275
Satellite radio       449
Power liftgate       400
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,720 1,720  
Heated front seats 670     352
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 716   468
Running boards 604     425
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,424
Sunroof       680
Navigation system       2,099
Floor mats       180
Satellite radio       359
Power liftgate       320
Options (change) 13,305 11,935 1,850 7,933
Options (change) 12,373 11,099 1,720 6,307
Destination 875 875 875 745
Total Price $58,780 $68,610 $92,825 $41,578
Total Invoice $54,726 $63,868 $86,388 $36,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,745
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassHighlander
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20245/55-19
Total Price$58,780$68,610$92,825$41,578
Adjustments for Features-1,770-3,470-6,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,010$65,140$86,080$41,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,130$29,070$0
Total Invoice$54,726$63,868$86,388$36,333
Adjustments for Features-1,648-3,230-6,2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,078$60,638$80,111$36,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,560$27,033$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassHighlander
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Removable second-row console   $200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror   $25
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row   $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,535$9,235$12,510$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$3,470$6,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,648-3,230-6,2770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
ModelM-ClassHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in109.8 in
Length188.5 in188.4 in
Width75.2 in75.2 in
Height70.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
29.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II 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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190048%
Total Not Requested206552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II 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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190048%
Total Not Requested206552%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested-50-14%
Total Not Requested400114%

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