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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: $31,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $29,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Floor mats 229 229      
Night Package     300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Premium Package       4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats       625 625
Special order charge       250  
Around view cameras         800
Floor mats 139 139      
Night Package     279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Heated steering wheel     233 233  
Premium Package       3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats       581 581
Special order charge       233  
Around view cameras         744
Options (change) 229 229 9,940 10,155 7,965
Options (change) 139 139 9,245 9,445 7,407
Destination 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $46,424 $49,504 $77,765 $85,180 $116,690
Total Invoice $42,402 $45,214 $72,387 $79,283 $108,586

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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: $28,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,272
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8CVTT7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,424$49,504$77,765$85,180$116,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,915-4,330-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,424$48,154$74,850$80,850$109,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$6,000$34,585
Total Invoice$42,402$45,214$72,387$79,283$108,586
Adjustments for Features0-1,233-2,713-4,030-6,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,402$43,981$69,674$75,253$101,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0$5,579$32,161

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
CVT $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Perimeter scan$25$25   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$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$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$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$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$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$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$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$100
Total Value of Features$10,340$11,690$13,255$14,670$17,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,915$4,330$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233-2,713-4,030-6,751

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182016
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.4,035 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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130069%
Total Not Requested57531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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