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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: $37,044

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $36,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,004

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $35,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $41,020 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $36,712 $66,960 $89,187
Leather seating surfaces 1,490        
Floor mats 185 275      
Sunroof 850   850    
Satellite radio 449 449      
Universal garage door opener 125        
Automatic climate control, front 375        
Extra Value Package 6 2,475        
Third-row seat 1,090        
Extra Value Package 8   3,280      
Navigation system     2,655    
Rear spoiler       400  
Folding second row seats       440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192        
Floor mats 120 180      
Sunroof 680   680    
Satellite radio 359 359      
Universal garage door opener 100        
Automatic climate control, front 300        
Extra Value Package 6 2,228        
Third-row seat 872        
Extra Value Package 8   2,952      
Navigation system     2,211    
Rear spoiler       372  
Folding second row seats       409  
Options (change) 7,039 4,004 3,505 840 0
Options (change) 5,851 3,491 2,891 781 0
Destination 745 745 745 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $37,044 $37,819 $42,670 $73,745 $96,805
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,998 $37,748 $68,646 $90,092

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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: $33,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,951
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,044$37,819$42,670$73,745$96,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-2,600-4,515-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,044$36,144$40,070$69,230$91,465
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$3,926$0$22,235
Total Invoice$33,004$33,998$37,748$68,646$90,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,506-2,300-4,203-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,004$32,492$35,448$64,443$85,122
Cost Above Minimum$512$0$2,956$0$20,679

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,655$7,330$8,255$10,170$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$2,600$4,515$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,506-2,300-4,203-4,970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092013
ModelHighlanderCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length188.4 in194.5 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height68.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 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 in56.5 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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