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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: $48,409

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $37,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,785

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $35,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Class II trailer hitch 699 699      
Rear bumper protector 139 139      
Floor mats 229 229      
Running boards 599 599 670    
Cargo net 49 49      
Remote start 499 499      
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 1,375  
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Parking Assist Package     1,290    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450    
Class IV trailer hitch     575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Heated second row seats     620 620  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090  
Class II trailer hitch 530 530      
Rear bumper protector 99 99      
Floor mats 139 139      
Running boards 399 399 623    
Cargo net 35 35      
Remote start 320 320      
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 1,279  
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Parking Assist Package     1,200    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349    
Class IV trailer hitch     535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670    
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Heated second row seats     577 577  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014  
Options (change) 2,214 2,214 15,065 4,040 955
Options (change) 1,522 1,522 14,013 3,758 888
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,409 $51,489 $85,610 $99,985 $127,250
Total Invoice $43,785 $46,597 $79,690 $93,057 $118,412

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,864
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8CVTT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$48,409$51,489$85,610$99,985$127,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-6,490-9,730-11,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,409$50,139$79,120$90,255$115,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$11,135$36,650
Total Invoice$43,785$46,597$79,690$93,057$118,412
Adjustments for Features0-1,222-6,041-9,056-10,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,785$45,375$73,649$84,001$107,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0$10,352$34,080

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
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$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
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$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 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25$25   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
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$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 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
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   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
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
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
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
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$7,055$8,405$13,545$16,785$18,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$6,490$9,730$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,222-6,041-9,056-10,683

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in121.1 in
Length192.5 in202.0 in
Width75.8 in76.1 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested101539%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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