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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,566

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $14,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,873

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $15,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $27,108 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Value Package 560      
Side curtain airbags 650      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770      
Towing Prep Package 160      
Floor mats 106      
Heated front seats 440      
Leather seating surfaces 1,400 1,620 1,620  
Class III trailer hitch 415 550 550 550
Navigation system 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Value Package 504      
Side curtain airbags 559      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416      
Towing Prep Package 128      
Floor mats 66      
Heated front seats 352      
Leather seating surfaces 1,120 1,507 1,507  
Class III trailer hitch 315 512 512 512
Navigation system 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 7,501 4,840 4,840 2,500
Options (change) 6,160 4,503 4,503 2,326
Destination 605 905 905 905
Total Price $38,566 $53,015 $64,545 $99,505
Total Invoice $33,873 $49,369 $60,092 $92,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,987
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$38,566$53,015$64,545$99,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-3,970-12,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,566$51,395$60,575$87,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,180$35,675
Total Invoice$33,873$49,369$60,092$92,604
Adjustments for Features0-1,509-3,696-11,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,873$47,860$56,396$81,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,536$33,171

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear heater$150   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$6,895$9,245$17,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620$3,970$12,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,509-3,696-11,573

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062013
ModelHighlanderM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in114.8 in
Length184.6 in189.1 in
Width71.9 in75.2 in
Height67.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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