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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,221

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010201020102010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
Value Package 560          
Side curtain airbags 650          
Floor mats 106 106        
Heated front seats 440          
Leather seating surfaces 1,400   1,590 1,590 1,590  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Universal Media Interface     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     300      
Wood trim           0
Value Package 504          
Side curtain airbags 559          
Floor mats 66 66        
Heated front seats 352          
Leather seating surfaces 1,120   1,479 1,479 1,479  
Navigation system 1,700 1,700        
Universal Media Interface     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Rear spoiler     279      
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 5,156 2,106 6,200 5,900 3,600 2,010
Options (change) 4,301 1,766 5,767 5,488 3,349 1,870
Destination 605 605 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,221 $38,001 $40,675 $42,075 $44,225 $62,335
Total Invoice $32,014 $33,715 $37,890 $39,192 $41,192 $58,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,998
Model Year200620062010201020102010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA5CVTM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,221$38,001$40,675$42,075$44,225$62,335
Adjustments for Features-1,270-1,5950-1,050-1,250-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,951$36,406$40,675$41,025$42,975$61,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$350$2,300$20,710
Total Invoice$32,014$33,715$37,890$39,192$41,192$58,181
Adjustments for Features-1,122-1,4150-978-1,164-887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,892$32,300$37,890$38,214$40,028$57,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0$324$2,138$19,404

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

Model Year200620062010201020102010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
CVT $1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear heater$150$150    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   $300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,575$3,980$5,030$5,230$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$1,595$0$1,050$1,250$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,122-1,4150-978-1,164-887

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

Model Year20062010
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in108.7 in
Length184.6 in182.3 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height67.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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