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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: $43,714

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $10,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,775

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $10,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,130 $49,790 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $38,465 $45,459 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Floor mats 225 225          
Remote start 499            
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250 250
Heated steering wheel     250 250      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package           3,090 550
Wood trim             0
Floor mats 140 140          
Remote start 310            
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233 233
Heated steering wheel     233 233      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Sunshades, second row     354 354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package           2,874 512
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 724 225 14,020 14,020 11,440 10,860 8,320
Options (change) 450 140 13,040 13,040 10,640 10,099 7,737
Destination 860 860 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $43,714 $50,875 $53,895 $56,392 $63,165 $77,035 $82,495
Total Invoice $39,775 $46,459 $50,189 $52,228 $58,809 $71,707 $76,785

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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: $9,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,595
Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 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$43,714$50,875$53,895$56,392$63,165$77,035$82,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-880-2,405-3,255-2,480-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,714$49,400$53,015$53,987$59,910$74,555$79,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,686$0$972$6,895$21,540$26,100
Total Invoice$39,775$46,459$50,189$52,228$58,809$71,707$76,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,347-819-2,227-3,031-2,308-3,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,775$45,112$49,370$50,001$55,778$69,399$73,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,337$0$631$6,408$20,029$24,269

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

Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
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  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
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, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
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     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
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     
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     
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$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
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     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Intercom$25$25     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $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$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75     
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
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     
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $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$8,815$10,290$9,695$11,220$12,070$11,295$12,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$880$2,405$3,255$2,480$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,347-819-2,227-3,031-2,308-3,146

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

Model Year20142016
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.8 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width75.8 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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