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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLAGLA
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $30,225 $46,109
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Floor mats 315 315    
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,700  
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rearview camera     460 460
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces       1,500
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Floor mats 200 200    
Garmin Map Pilot     528 528
Interior Package     1,581  
Premium Package     2,232 2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rearview camera     428 428
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces       1,395
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 7,360 7,160
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 6,815 6,629
Destination 810 810 925 925
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $40,785 $57,665
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $37,965 $53,663

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $811
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLAGLA
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$39,520$48,145$40,785$57,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-1,235-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$46,295$39,550$52,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$13,045
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$37,965$53,663
Adjustments for Features0-1,689-1,150-4,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,004$42,278$36,815$48,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,274$0$12,130

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLAGLA
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,730$7,115$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$1,235$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,689-1,150-4,718

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in173.9 in
Width75.2 in71.0 in
Height68.1 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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