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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: $35,369

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $16,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,223

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $17,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSportLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $26,241 $29,281
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   2,530 2,505
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 690 690     440
CD changer, remote 430 430 430    
Satellite radio     500 449 449
Cold Weather Package       60  
Automatic climate control, front       375  
Leather seating surfaces       1,490  
Floor mats       185 275
Universal garage door opener       125  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   2,118 2,099
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Heated front seats 642 642     352
CD changer, remote 400 400 400    
Satellite radio     465 359 359
Cold Weather Package       48  
Automatic climate control, front       300  
Leather seating surfaces       1,192  
Floor mats       120 180
Universal garage door opener       100  
Options (change) 8,135 8,135 4,015 5,214 3,669
Options (change) 7,566 7,566 3,734 4,237 2,990
Destination 775 775 775 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,810 $55,860 $67,590 $35,369 $37,314
Total Invoice $48,238 $52,005 $63,004 $31,223 $33,016

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,839
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSportLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$51,810$55,860$67,590$35,369$37,314
Adjustments for Features-4,485-4,485-5,0850-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,325$51,375$62,505$35,369$36,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$670
Total Invoice$48,238$52,005$63,004$31,223$33,016
Adjustments for Features-4,176-4,175-4,7400-1,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,062$47,830$58,264$31,223$31,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$14,202$0$665

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSportLimited
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,250$10,250$10,850$5,765$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$4,485$5,085$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,176-4,175-4,7400-1,128

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelSLKHighlander
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in109.8 in
Length160.7 in188.4 in
Width70.4 in75.2 in
Height51.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft395.4 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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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 Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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