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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: $43,304

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,553

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300          
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690        
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925        
Heated front seats 690 690          
Navigation system 1,200 1,200          
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700          
Satellite radio     500        
Floor mats       229 229 229 229
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209          
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642        
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860        
Heated front seats 642 642          
Navigation system 1,116 1,116          
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581          
Satellite radio     465        
Floor mats       139 139 139 139
Options (change) 7,705 7,705 3,585 229 229 229 229
Options (change) 7,166 7,166 3,334 139 139 139 139
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,380 $55,430 $67,160 $43,304 $46,384 $46,424 $49,504
Total Invoice $47,838 $51,605 $62,604 $39,553 $42,365 $42,402 $45,214

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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: $10,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,582
Model Year2006200620062018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T7T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$51,380$55,430$67,160$43,304$46,384$46,424$49,504
Adjustments for Features00-600-2,515-3,865-3,890-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,380$55,430$66,560$40,789$42,519$42,534$44,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$1,730$1,745$3,475
Total Invoice$47,838$51,605$62,604$39,553$42,365$42,402$45,214
Adjustments for Features00-559-2,297-3,530-3,553-4,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,838$51,605$62,045$37,256$38,835$38,849$40,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,207$0$1,579$1,593$3,172

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620062018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300 
CVT    $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0 $0 
AWD    $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150    
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$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$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan     $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Intercom   $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror   $25$25$25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 
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$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125$125$125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$9,925$9,925$10,525$12,440$13,790$13,815$15,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$600$2,515$3,865$3,890$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments00-559-2,297-3,530-3,553-4,786

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062018
ModelSLKHighlander
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in109.8 in
Length160.7 in192.5 in
Width70.4 in75.8 in
Height51.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft383.7 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 seat200Yes
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 Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
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 seat200Yes
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 Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
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 wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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