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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: $47,571

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $8,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLCGLCGLC
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Floor mats 229 229      
Cargo net 49 49      
Running boards 599 599 670 670 670
Remote start 499 499      
Leather Seating Package     2,050    
Premium 1 Package     1,350    
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,030 450 450
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated second row seats     580 580 580
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620
Floor mats 139 139      
Cargo net 35 35      
Running boards 399 399 623 623 623
Remote start 320 320      
Leather Seating Package     1,907    
Premium 1 Package     1,256    
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046
Advanced Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats     958 419 419
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395
Heated second row seats     539 539 539
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507
Options (change) 1,376 1,376 12,020 9,660 9,660
Options (change) 893 893 11,180 8,985 8,985
Destination 995 995 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $47,571 $50,651 $56,270 $70,610 $84,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,366
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLCGLCGLC
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8CVTT9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$47,571$50,651$56,270$70,610$84,610
Adjustments for Features-395-1,7450-3,685-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,176$48,906$56,270$66,925$79,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$10,655$23,255

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLCGLCGLC
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
CVT $1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Perimeter scan$25$25   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Intercom$25$25   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$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$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
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$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,840$9,190$7,445$11,130$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$1,745$0$3,685$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-358-1,5840-524-603

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182021
ModelHighlanderGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.1 in
Length192.5 in183.8 in
Width75.8 in74.8 in
Height68.1 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.3 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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