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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,218

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $11,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,463

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $11,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLCGLC
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $36,410 $51,057
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Floor mats 315 315    
Running boards 649 649 670 670
Cargo net 49 49    
Premium 2 Package     3,600 2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers     850 850
Heated front seats     580  
Leather Seating Package     1,900 1,900
Upholstered instrument panel     350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790
Special order charge     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Floor mats 200 200    
Running boards 425 425 623 623
Cargo net 34 34    
Premium 2 Package     3,348 2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers     791 791
Heated front seats     539  
Leather Seating Package     1,767 1,767
Upholstered instrument panel     326  
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735
Special order charge     233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,663 3,663 11,190 9,010
Options (change) 3,018 3,018 10,408 8,381
Destination 810 810 925 925
Total Price $40,218 $48,843 $51,265 $64,835
Total Invoice $36,463 $44,426 $47,743 $60,363

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,378
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLCGLC
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTT9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$40,218$48,843$51,265$64,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-4,190-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,218$46,993$47,075$57,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$10,220
Total Invoice$36,463$44,426$47,743$60,363
Adjustments for Features0-1,683-3,902-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,463$42,743$43,841$53,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,280$0$9,502

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLCGLC
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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  
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$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
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$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,030$7,880$10,220$13,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$4,190$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,683-3,902-7,020

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122017
ModelHighlanderGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.1 in
Length188.4 in183.3 in
Width75.2 in74.4 in
Height68.1 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.3 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119057%
Total Not Requested89043%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested59044%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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