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

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

Lowest Total Price: $39,419

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $51,581

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,901

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $48,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $35,595 $43,795
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $32,498 $40,073
Premium I Package 1,250          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Rearview camera 750          
Navigation system         2,650 2,650
Cargo net         49 49
Floor mats         315 315
Premium I Package 1,163          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Rearview camera 698          
Navigation system         2,359 2,359
Cargo net         34 34
Floor mats         200 200
Options (change) 2,425 425 425 425 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 2,256 395 395 395 2,593 2,593
Destination 875 875 875 875 810 810
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $91,000 $131,300 $148,500 $198,300 $39,419 $47,619
Total Invoice $84,762 $122,380 $138,376 $184,690 $35,901 $43,476

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,834
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$91,000$131,300$148,500$198,300$39,419$47,619
Adjustments for Features-3,250-8,150-13,750-13,6750-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,750$123,150$134,750$184,625$39,419$45,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,400$47,000$96,875$0$6,500
Total Invoice$84,762$122,380$138,376$184,690$35,901$43,476
Adjustments for Features-3,027-7,596-12,813-12,7360-1,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,735$114,784$125,563$171,954$35,901$41,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,049$43,828$90,219$0$6,023

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

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassHighlanderHighlander
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Removable second-row console    $200$200
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
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 air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$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$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$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
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats  $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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Stowable center seat, second row    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,180$16,080$21,680$21,605$7,930$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$8,150$13,750$13,675$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,027-7,596-12,813-12,7360-1,552

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassHighlander
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in109.8 in
Length205.0 in188.4 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 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
16.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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