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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,661

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $15,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,510

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $15,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $27,108 $33,944
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Heated front seats 690 690   440  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   2,000 2,000
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
CD changer, remote 430 430 430    
Side curtain airbags       650  
Floor mats       106 106
Leather seating surfaces       1,400  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Heated front seats 642 642   352  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,700 1,700
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
CD changer, remote 400 400 400    
Side curtain airbags       559  
Floor mats       66 66
Leather seating surfaces       1,120  
Options (change) 7,210 7,210 2,590 4,596 2,106
Options (change) 6,706 6,706 2,409 3,797 1,766
Destination 775 775 775 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 -2,600
Total Price $50,885 $54,935 $66,165 $35,661 $38,001
Total Invoice $47,378 $51,145 $61,679 $31,510 $33,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,399
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T7A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$50,885$54,935$66,165$35,661$38,001
Adjustments for Features-4,800-4,800-5,2000-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,085$50,135$60,965$35,661$36,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,880$0$1,115
Total Invoice$47,378$51,145$61,679$31,510$33,715
Adjustments for Features-4,469-4,469-4,8470-1,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,909$46,676$56,832$31,510$32,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,923$0$1,118

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,525$10,525$10,925$5,725$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$4,800$5,200$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,469-4,469-4,8470-1,087

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKHighlander
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in106.9 in
Length160.7 in184.6 in
Width70.4 in71.9 in
Height51.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.539.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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