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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: $41,779

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $17,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,858

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $17,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $35,595 $43,795
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $32,498 $40,073
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Running boards 670 670 670 0 649 649
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790      
Proximity key 650 650        
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
Floor mats         315 315
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Running boards 623 623 623 0 425 425
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735      
Proximity key 605 605        
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
Floor mats         200 200
Options (change) 10,430 10,430 4,130 1,950 5,374 5,374
Options (change) 9,702 9,702 3,842 1,814 4,550 4,550
Destination 925 925 925 925 810 810
Total Price $61,155 $59,655 $67,955 $101,275 $41,779 $49,979
Total Invoice $56,941 $55,546 $63,264 $94,251 $37,858 $45,433

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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: $16,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,481
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$61,155$59,655$67,955$101,275$41,779$49,979
Adjustments for Features-2,795-1,095-3,995-9,9950-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,360$58,560$63,960$91,280$41,779$48,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,600$32,920$0$6,500
Total Invoice$56,941$55,546$63,264$94,251$37,858$45,433
Adjustments for Features-2,602-1,020-3,719-9,3020-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,339$54,526$59,545$84,949$37,858$43,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$5,206$30,610$0$6,030

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

Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGLimitedHybrid 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
RWD $0    
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $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  
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 warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $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 rails    $250$250
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  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
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$25$25$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   
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  
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $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  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row    $150$150
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,235$7,535$10,435$16,435$6,440$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$1,095$3,995$9,995$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,602-1,020-3,719-9,3020-1,545

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

Model Year20152011
ModelM-ClassHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in109.8 in
Length189.1 in188.4 in
Width75.2 in75.2 in
Height70.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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
36.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested61530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested61530%

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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