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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: $37,739

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,635

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSportLimitedC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $32,900 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $30,597 $36,270 $52,359
Automatic climate control, front 375        
Leather seating surfaces 1,490   1,570 1,570  
Sunroof 850        
Floor mats 185 275      
Universal garage door opener 125        
Satellite radio 449 449      
Extra Value Package 6 2,915        
Third-row seat 1,031        
Extra Value Package 8   3,400      
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package     3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Wood trim         0
Automatic climate control, front 300        
Leather seating surfaces 1,192   1,460 1,460  
Sunroof 680        
Floor mats 120 180      
Universal garage door opener 100        
Satellite radio 359 359      
Extra Value Package 6 2,624        
Third-row seat 825        
Extra Value Package 8   3,060      
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package     3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,420 4,124 8,770 5,270 3,700
Options (change) 6,200 3,599 8,155 4,900 3,440
Destination 800 800 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $37,739 $38,144 $42,545 $45,145 $62,975
Total Invoice $33,635 $34,296 $39,627 $42,045 $58,774

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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: $6,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,532
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSportLimitedC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,739$38,144$42,545$45,145$62,975
Adjustments for Features-910-2,785-325-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,829$35,359$42,220$44,595$62,975
Cost Above Minimum$1,470$0$0$2,375$20,755
Total Invoice$33,635$34,296$39,627$42,045$58,774
Adjustments for Features-811-2,504-303-5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,824$31,792$39,324$41,533$58,774
Cost Above Minimum$1,032$0$0$2,209$19,450

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

Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSportLimitedC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350   
Proximity key $250   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100 $100
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer $25   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler$200    
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Chronometer    $100
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,180$8,055$5,595$5,820$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$2,785$325$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-811-2,504-303-5120

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

Model Year20102009
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length188.4 in182.3 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

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