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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: $43,215

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $4,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,465

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $4,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,130 $49,790 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $38,465 $45,459 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Floor mats 225 225          
Multimedia Package     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  
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim             0
Floor mats 140 140          
Multimedia Package     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  
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279  
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 225 225 12,280 11,310 12,280 11,310 9,480
Options (change) 140 140 11,422 10,520 11,422 10,520 8,818
Destination 860 860 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $43,215 $50,875 $47,955 $47,405 $51,175 $50,615 $50,930
Total Invoice $39,465 $46,459 $44,661 $44,150 $47,656 $47,135 $47,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,105
Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,215$50,875$47,955$47,405$51,175$50,615$50,930
Adjustments for Features-3,745-5,370-5250-2,225-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,470$45,505$47,430$47,405$48,950$48,915$50,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,035$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$39,465$46,459$44,661$44,150$47,656$47,135$47,428
Adjustments for Features-3,420-4,904-4890-2,072-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,045$41,555$44,172$44,150$45,584$45,552$46,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,510$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603

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

Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
CVT $1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700  $1700$1700 
RWD  $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350$350     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo mat$40$40     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Roof rails$250$250     
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     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
Intercom$25$25     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
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$150$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75     
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
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, 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, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,090$10,715$5,870$5,345$7,570$7,045$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$5,370$525$0$2,225$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,420-4,904-4890-2,072-1,583-675

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

Model Year20142012
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%

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