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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,978

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $38,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,029

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $37,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,760      
Navigation system 2,650 2,650      
Floor mats 315 315      
Running boards 649 649 670    
Cargo net 49 49      
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,566      
Navigation system 2,359 2,359      
Floor mats 200 200      
Running boards 425 425 623    
Cargo net 34 34      
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 5,423 5,423 10,240 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 4,584 4,584 9,525 1,814 1,814
Destination 810 810 995 995 995
Total Price $41,978 $50,603 $80,785 $97,895 $128,245
Total Invoice $38,029 $45,992 $75,202 $91,113 $119,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,689
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 980, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$41,978$50,603$80,785$97,895$128,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-8,040-12,780-16,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,978$48,753$72,745$85,115$111,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$12,370$38,570
Total Invoice$38,029$45,992$75,202$91,113$119,338
Adjustments for Features0-1,681-7,484-11,895-15,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,029$44,311$67,718$79,218$103,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,282$0$11,500$35,866

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover$75 $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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 release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,605$8,455$14,645$19,385$23,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$8,040$12,780$16,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,681-7,484-11,895-15,754

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in121.1 in
Length188.4 in202.0 in
Width75.2 in76.1 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115047%
Total Not Requested129053%

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