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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: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $34,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Floor mats 315 315    
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Floor mats 200 200    
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 840 0
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 781 0
Destination 810 810 905 905
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $73,745 $96,805
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $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: $31,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,859
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
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$39,520$48,145$73,745$96,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-2,990-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$46,295$70,755$92,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$22,235
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$68,646$90,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,689-2,783-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,004$42,278$65,863$86,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,274$0$20,679

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$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  
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  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 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  
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
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,180$8,030$9,170$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$2,990$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,689-2,783-3,550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122013
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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