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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: $39,370

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $38,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,867

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $36,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $32,498 $40,073 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Floor mats 315 315    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Folding second row seats     440  
Premium Package       2,500
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Floor mats 200 200    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Folding second row seats     409  
Premium Package       2,325
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 1,240 2,500
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 1,153 2,325
Destination 810 810 995 995
Total Price $39,370 $47,570 $77,385 $112,395
Total Invoice $35,867 $43,442 $72,038 $104,597

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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: $33,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,689
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,370$47,570$77,385$112,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-4,815-10,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,370$45,870$72,570$102,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$29,460
Total Invoice$35,867$43,442$72,038$104,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-4,482-9,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,867$41,890$67,556$94,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,023$0$27,395

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $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 headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,230$7,930$11,045$16,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$4,815$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-4,482-9,646

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,947 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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