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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,149

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,484

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $40,450 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $29,281 $36,202 $60,357 $80,538
Sunroof 850 850    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 785    
Floor mats 275      
Satellite radio 449   699 699
Navigation system 2,505 2,655 1,240 1,240
Heated front seats 440   690  
Power liftgate 400      
Automatic climate control, front   375    
CD changer, in-dash     430 430
Power trunk closer     510 510
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Sunroof 680 680    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 628    
Floor mats 180      
Satellite radio 359   650 650
Navigation system 2,099 2,211 1,153 1,153
Heated front seats 352   642  
Power liftgate 320      
Automatic climate control, front   300    
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Power trunk closer     474 474
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Options (change) 5,504 4,665 4,649 3,959
Options (change) 4,458 3,819 4,323 3,681
Destination 745 745 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 1,300 1,700
Total Price $39,149 $43,260 $71,624 $93,034
Total Invoice $34,484 $38,166 $66,755 $86,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,045
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,149$43,260$71,624$93,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,315-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,149$41,835$70,309$90,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,686$0$20,460
Total Invoice$34,484$38,166$66,755$86,694
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-1,226-2,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,484$36,909$65,529$84,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,165$7,590$7,480$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,315$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-1,226-2,111

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082006
ModelHighlanderCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.4 in
Length188.4 in193.0 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.8 ft3

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