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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: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLAGLA
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $31,062 $47,058
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Floor mats 315 315    
Convenience Package     400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,700  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,700
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Floor mats 200 200    
Convenience Package     372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,581  
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,581
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 6,725 6,725
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 6,254 6,254
Destination 810 810 995 995
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $41,120 $58,320
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $38,311 $54,307

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $355
Model Year2012201220182018
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?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$39,520$48,145$41,120$58,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-2,095-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$46,295$39,025$52,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$13,850
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$38,311$54,307
Adjustments for Features0-1,689-1,952-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,004$42,278$36,359$49,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,274$0$12,878

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2012201220182018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
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
Blind spot warning system  $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
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
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, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$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$5,680$7,530$7,775$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$2,095$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,689-1,952-5,070

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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