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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: $41,618

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $28,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,088

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $28,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,070 $55,900
Base Invoice $29,762 $51,987
AWD 1,450  
Extra Value Package 8 3,280  
Floor mats 275  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,250
Running boards 649 510
Satellite radio 449  
3-Zone Climate Control Package   990
Premium I Package   6,400
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Proximity key   1,110
Voice control for nav and audio   510
AWD 1,305  
Extra Value Package 8 2,952  
Floor mats 180  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,162
Running boards 425 474
Satellite radio 359  
3-Zone Climate Control Package   921
Premium I Package   5,952
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Proximity key   1,032
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 7,803 13,580
Options (change) 6,581 12,628
Destination 745 875
Total Price $41,618 $70,355
Total Invoice $37,088 $65,490

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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: $24,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,348
Model Year20092008
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)245/55-19265/60-18
Total Price$41,618$70,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,618$66,000
Total Invoice$37,088$65,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,088$61,436

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
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 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, 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$5,765$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,054

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
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
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested260088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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%
3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Sunroof900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250057%
Total Not Requested189043%

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