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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,994

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $26,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,159

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $27,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelR-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimR500SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,500 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $51,645 $26,241 $29,281
Trim Package 1,200    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 585 585
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690    
Satellite radio 500 449 449
Sunroof 1,490 850 850
Power liftgate 520 400 400
Proximity key 1,080    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000    
Third-row seat   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Floor mats   185 275
Universal garage door opener   125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,780 1,780
AWD   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     440
Trim Package 1,116    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 468 468
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642    
Satellite radio 465 359 359
Sunroof 1,386 680 680
Power liftgate 484 320 320
Proximity key 1,004    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790    
Third-row seat   872  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Floor mats   120 180
Universal garage door opener   100  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,424 1,424
AWD   1,290 1,290
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 9,530 8,839 6,229
Options (change) 8,863 7,173 5,073
Destination 775 745 745
Total Price $65,805 $38,994 $39,874
Total Invoice $61,283 $34,159 $35,099

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,611
Model Year200620082008
ModelR-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimR500SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$65,805$38,994$39,874
Adjustments for Features-1,6250-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,180$38,994$39,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$205
Total Invoice$61,283$34,159$35,099
Adjustments for Features-1,5130-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,770$34,159$34,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$346

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

Model Year200620082008
ModelR-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimR500SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,765$6,140$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5130-594

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in109.8 in
Length203.0 in188.4 in
Width75.7 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,929 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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