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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: $46,424

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $1,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $2,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502
Floor mats 229 229      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Floor mats 139 139      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 229 229 11,970 11,970 9,170
Options (change) 139 139 11,133 11,133 8,529
Destination 995 995 905 905 905
Total Price $46,424 $49,504 $48,225 $51,825 $51,475
Total Invoice $42,402 $45,214 $44,914 $48,262 $47,936

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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: $6,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,458
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTT7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$46,424$49,504$48,225$51,825$51,475
Adjustments for Features-4,320-5,6700-1,850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,104$43,834$48,225$49,975$51,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$1,750$3,100
Total Invoice$42,402$45,214$44,914$48,262$47,936
Adjustments for Features-3,946-5,1790-1,723-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,456$40,035$44,914$46,539$47,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0$1,625$2,882

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

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
CVT $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Perimeter scan$25$25   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Intercom$25$25   
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $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
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$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 seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$10,640$11,990$6,320$8,170$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,320$5,670$0$1,850$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,946-5,1790-1,723-140

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

Model Year20182013
ModelHighlanderC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length192.5 in180.7 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,166 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%

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