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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: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Navigation system 2,650 2,650        
Floor mats 315 315        
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570  
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 2,359 2,359        
Floor mats 200 200        
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 9,145 9,145 5,645 4,075
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 8,504 8,504 5,249 3,789
Destination 810 810 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $42,920 $44,670 $45,520 $63,350
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $39,976 $41,604 $42,394 $59,123

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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: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,978
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,520$48,145$42,920$44,670$45,520$63,350
Adjustments for Features-2,535-4,385-325-1,500-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,985$43,760$42,595$43,170$44,970$63,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$575$2,375$20,755
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$39,976$41,604$42,394$59,123
Adjustments for Features-2,309-4,004-303-1,397-5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,695$39,963$39,673$40,207$41,882$59,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,268$0$534$2,209$19,450

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

Model Year201220122009200920092009
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 manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
CVT $1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat$40$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100
Removable second-row console$200$200    
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
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 automatic controls$250$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50  
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,505$9,355$5,295$6,470$5,520$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$4,385$325$1,500$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,309-4,004-303-1,397-5120

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,947 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
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 C300 Luxury 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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