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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: $46,424

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $39,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $37,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $69,890 $101,277
Floor mats 229 229    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package     1,290  
Premium Package     3,900 2,200
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Heated steering wheel     250  
Around view cameras       800
Floor mats 139 139    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package     1,200  
Premium Package     3,627 2,046
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233 233
Heated steering wheel     233  
Around view cameras       744
Options (change) 229 229 9,805 6,125
Options (change) 139 139 9,120 5,697
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,424 $49,504 $85,950 $116,020
Total Invoice $42,402 $45,214 $80,005 $107,969

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,479
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8CVTT9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,424$49,504$85,950$116,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,430-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,424$48,154$81,520$108,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$27,145
Total Invoice$42,402$45,214$80,005$107,969
Adjustments for Features0-1,233-4,124-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,402$43,981$75,881$101,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0$25,243

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
CVT $1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Perimeter scan$25$25  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
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
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Intercom$25$25  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
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  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Massage, driver seat   $100
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
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
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$9,915$11,265$14,345$17,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$4,430$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233-4,124-6,845

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length192.5 in194.5 in
Width75.8 in74.1 in
Height68.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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