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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: $5,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614
Navigation system 2,650 2,650            
Floor mats 315 315            
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Navigation system 2,359 2,359            
Floor mats 200 200            
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 8,710 8,710 8,710 8,710 5,910 7,250
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 8,101 8,101 8,101 8,101 5,497 6,743
Destination 810 810 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $44,965 $45,385 $48,565 $48,975 $48,215 $69,655
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $41,882 $42,272 $45,230 $45,611 $44,904 $64,962

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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: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,252
Model Year20122012201320132013201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,520$48,145$44,965$45,385$48,565$48,975$48,215$69,655
Adjustments for Features-410-2,2600-125-1,850-1,975-350-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,110$45,885$44,965$45,260$46,715$47,000$47,865$68,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$295$1,750$2,035$2,900$23,990
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$41,882$42,272$45,230$45,611$44,904$64,962
Adjustments for Features-374-2,0640-116-1,723-1,839-326-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,630$41,903$41,882$42,156$43,507$43,772$44,578$64,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,273$0$274$1,625$1,890$2,696$22,427

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

Model Year20122012201320132013201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200$1200
FWD$0       
AWD $1700  $1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350      
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500      
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75       
Cargo mat$40$40      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$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      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Rear bumper protector$40$40      
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer       $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25      
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100   
Folding third row seats$600$600      
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
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$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150      
Wood trim   $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$7,505$5,245$5,370$7,095$7,220$5,595$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$2,260$0$125$1,850$1,975$350$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-374-2,0640-116-1,723-1,839-326-653

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

Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length188.4 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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