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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,028

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $30,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,623

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $30,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $58,200
Base Invoice $29,281 $54,126
AWD 1,450  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780  
Sunroof 850  
Navigation system 2,505  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585  
Floor mats 275  
Heated front seats 440  
Running boards 649 650
Satellite radio 449  
Power liftgate 400  
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Premium II Package   8,650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
AWD 1,290  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424  
Sunroof 680  
Navigation system 2,099  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468  
Floor mats 180  
Heated front seats 352  
Running boards 425 604
Satellite radio 359  
Power liftgate 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Premium II Package   8,044
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 9,383 14,000
Options (change) 7,597 13,019
Destination 745 875
Total Price $43,028 $73,075
Total Invoice $37,623 $68,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,887
Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19275/55-19
Total Price$43,028$73,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,028$67,155
Total Invoice$37,623$68,020
Adjustments for Features0-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,623$62,510

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$12,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,510

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in121.1 in
Length188.4 in200.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height68.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls0Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100No
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested235044%
Total Not Requested298056%

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