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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: $39,370

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,867

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $32,498 $40,073 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Navigation system 2,650 2,650          
Floor mats 315 315          
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625    
Premium 1 Package     1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats     580 580      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Premium 3 Package           2,450 2,450
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359          
Floor mats 200 200          
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581    
Premium 1 Package     1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats     539 539      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Premium 3 Package           2,279 2,279
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 7,105 7,105 5,145 7,240 4,650
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 6,608 6,608 4,785 6,734 4,325
Destination 810 810 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $39,370 $47,570 $47,530 $50,037 $58,070 $73,365 $78,375
Total Invoice $35,867 $43,442 $44,268 $46,317 $54,070 $68,295 $72,954

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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: $6,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,144
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$39,370$47,570$47,530$50,037$58,070$73,365$78,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,350-2,875-4,275-4,690-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,370$45,870$46,180$47,162$53,795$68,675$72,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$982$7,615$22,495$26,805
Total Invoice$35,867$43,442$44,268$46,317$54,070$68,295$72,954
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-1,257-2,661-3,981-4,366-5,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,867$41,890$43,011$43,656$50,089$63,929$67,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,023$0$645$7,078$20,918$24,926

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

Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
CVT $1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400  
FWD$0      
AWD $1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer     $350$350
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo mat$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200     
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
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 automatic controls$250$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Aux input$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $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     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150     
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
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$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$7,430$9,130$8,780$10,305$11,705$12,120$12,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,350$2,875$4,275$4,690$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-1,257-2,661-3,981-4,366-5,017

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

Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.8 in
Length188.4 in184.5 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested124054%

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