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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: $45,675

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $749

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLAGLA
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $30,225 $46,109
Floor mats 229 229    
Parktronic Package     970 970
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Driver Assistance Package     2,500 2,500
Interior Package     1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces       1,500
Floor mats 139 139    
Parktronic Package     902 902
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Premium Package     2,232 2,232
Driver Assistance Package     2,325 2,325
Interior Package     1,581  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces       1,395
Options (change) 229 229 12,250 12,050
Options (change) 139 139 11,392 11,206
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $46,424 $49,504 $45,675 $62,555
Total Invoice $42,402 $45,214 $42,542 $58,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,816
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLAGLA
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$46,424$49,504$45,675$62,555
Adjustments for Features-1,835-3,1850-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,589$46,319$45,675$58,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$13,045
Total Invoice$42,402$45,214$42,542$58,240
Adjustments for Features-1,676-2,9090-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,726$42,305$42,542$54,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0$12,128

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLAGLA
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
CVT $1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Perimeter scan$25$25  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Intercom$25$25  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
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$8,440$9,790$6,605$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$3,185$0$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,676-2,9090-3,570

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in173.9 in
Width75.8 in71.0 in
Height68.1 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

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