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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: $33,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $32,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $65,751 $89,559
Floor mats 229 229    
Premium Package 1     3,950 3,200
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140 1,140
Adaptive cruise control     2,230 2,230
Floor mats 139 139    
Premium Package 1     3,674 2,976
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060 1,060
Adaptive cruise control     2,074 2,074
Options (change) 229 229 7,320 6,570
Options (change) 139 139 6,808 6,110
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $46,424 $49,504 $80,195 $106,345
Total Invoice $42,402 $45,214 $74,734 $99,144

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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: $34,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,378
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,424$49,504$80,195$106,345
Adjustments for Features-1,145-2,4950-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,279$47,009$80,195$104,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$24,450
Total Invoice$42,402$45,214$74,734$99,144
Adjustments for Features-1,046-2,2790-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,356$42,935$74,734$97,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0$22,825

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Perimeter scan$25$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Intercom$25$25  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,040$12,390$9,895$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$2,495$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,046-2,2790-1,585

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182009
ModelHighlanderCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.4 in
Length192.5 in193.0 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.3 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 in56.0 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92550%
Total Not Requested92550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92550%
Total Not Requested92550%

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