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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: $12,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Side curtain airbags 650            
Value Package 560            
Floor mats 106 106          
Heated front seats 440            
Leather seating surfaces 1,400            
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600 600 600 600
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim             0
Side curtain airbags 559            
Value Package 504            
Floor mats 66 66          
Heated front seats 352            
Leather seating surfaces 1,120            
Navigation system 1,700 1,700          
Garmin Map Pilot     558 558 558 558 558
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,156 2,106 8,800 8,800 6,470 5,390 2,800
Options (change) 4,301 1,766 8,184 8,184 6,017 5,012 2,603
Destination 605 605 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $36,221 $38,001 $48,675 $51,172 $58,195 $71,565 $76,975
Total Invoice $32,014 $33,715 $45,333 $47,372 $54,186 $66,620 $71,651

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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: $7,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,448
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5CVTT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,221$38,001$48,675$51,172$58,195$71,565$76,975
Adjustments for Features0-325-5,230-6,855-7,730-6,405-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,221$37,676$43,445$44,317$50,465$65,160$69,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$872$7,020$21,715$25,775
Total Invoice$32,014$33,715$45,333$47,372$54,186$66,620$71,651
Adjustments for Features0-288-4,871-6,346-7,197-5,962-7,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,014$33,427$40,462$41,026$46,989$60,658$64,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$564$6,527$20,196$23,970

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

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
CVT $1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$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     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,475$10,380$12,005$12,880$11,555$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$5,230$6,855$7,730$6,405$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288-4,871-6,346-7,197-5,962-7,219

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

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in111.8 in
Length184.6 in184.5 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height67.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft312.6 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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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