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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: $32,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,623

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $62,570
Base Invoice $29,281 $58,190
AWD 1,450  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780  
Sunroof 850  
Navigation system 2,505  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 1,450
Heated front seats 440  
Floor mats 275  
Running boards 649 670
Satellite radio 449  
Power liftgate 400  
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   1,140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
AWD 1,290  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424  
Sunroof 680  
Navigation system 2,099  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 1,349
Heated front seats 352  
Floor mats 180  
Running boards 425 623
Satellite radio 359  
Power liftgate 320  
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   1,060
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 9,383 12,140
Options (change) 7,597 11,291
Destination 745 875
Total Price $43,028 $75,585
Total Invoice $37,623 $70,356

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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: $28,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,749
Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19275/55-19
Total Price$43,028$75,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,028$71,305
Total Invoice$37,623$70,356
Adjustments for Features0-3,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,623$66,372

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
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 
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
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
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 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,984

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
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.5,346 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 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested91535%

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