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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: $38,320

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,693

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Floor mats 225 225 225 225          
Power driver seat         600 600      
Sunroof Package         1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats         290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio         500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats         680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link         765 765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar         820 820 820 820  
Navigation system         2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Floor mats 140 140 140 140          
Power driver seat         558 558      
Sunroof Package         1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats         270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio         465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats         633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link         711 711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar         763 763 763 763  
Navigation system         2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Options (change) 225 225 225 225 8,345 8,345 7,745 7,745 4,165
Options (change) 140 140 140 140 7,762 7,762 7,204 7,204 3,873
Destination 900 900 900 900 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,040 $48,995 $44,655 $51,610 $38,320 $42,070 $46,070 $46,670 $60,690
Total Invoice $38,396 $44,745 $40,784 $47,134 $35,693 $39,181 $42,901 $43,459 $56,587

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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: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,261
Model Year201620162016201620062006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTM6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$42,040$48,995$44,655$51,610$38,320$42,070$46,070$46,670$60,690
Adjustments for Features-5,435-6,935-7,585-9,0850-1,225-300-1,525-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,605$42,060$37,070$42,525$38,320$40,845$45,770$45,145$59,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,455$465$5,920$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,870
Total Invoice$38,396$44,745$40,784$47,134$35,693$39,181$42,901$43,459$56,587
Adjustments for Features-4,964-6,333-6,927-8,2970-1,141-279-1,420-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,432$38,412$33,857$38,837$35,693$38,040$42,622$42,039$55,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,980$425$5,405$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,495

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

Model Year201620162016201620062006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100      
CVT $1000 $1000     
6-speed manual    $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1000
FWD$0 $0      
AWD $1700 $1700     
RWD    $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600     
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100     
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250     
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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     
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100     
Forward collision warning  $200$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Lane departure warning  $200$200     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0     
Rear side airbags        $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75      
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers        $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75       
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150     
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350     
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275     
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    $200
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0     
Aux input$50$50$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25     
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0     
HD radio$50$50$50$50     
Intercom$25$25$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25     
Surround sound        $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200     
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25     
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300     
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75     
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600     
Heated second row seats  $200$200     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim     $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Total Value of Features$9,290$10,790$11,440$12,940$3,855$5,080$4,155$5,380$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$6,935$7,585$9,085$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,964-6,333-6,927-8,2970-1,141-279-1,420-1,399

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

Model Year20162006
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.9 in
Length191.1 in178.4 in
Width75.8 in68.0 in
Height68.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.0 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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