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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,714

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $62,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,336

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $60,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLHighlanderHighlander
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $29,281 $36,202
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         2,505 2,655
Floor mats         275  
Satellite radio         449  
Heated front seats         440  
Power liftgate         400  
Automatic climate control, front           375
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         2,099 2,211
Floor mats         180  
Satellite radio         359  
Heated front seats         352  
Power liftgate         320  
Automatic climate control, front           300
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,069 3,030
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,310 2,511
Destination 875 875 875 875 745 745
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 -2,600
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $37,714 $41,625
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $33,336 $36,858

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,927
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLHighlanderHighlander
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$37,714$41,625
Adjustments for Features-11,290-13,990-12,640-14,0900-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,385$128,585$125,835$184,085$37,714$40,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0$2,486
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$33,336$36,858
Adjustments for Features-10,517-13,035-11,777-13,1210-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,263$119,803$117,248$171,425$33,336$35,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,540$33,985$88,162$0$2,260

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLHighlanderHighlander
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.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 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
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 with manual controls    $150$150
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$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$18,020$20,720$19,370$20,820$6,730$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,290$13,990$12,640$14,090$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,517-13,035-11,777-13,1210-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
ModelSLHighlander
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in109.8 in
Length180.4 in188.4 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height51.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
7.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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