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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: $40,168

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $18,612

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,783

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $18,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,070 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $29,762 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700      
Extra Value Package 8 3,280      
Floor mats 275      
Running boards 649 650    
Satellite radio 449      
Premium II Package   6,600 6,600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850 1,850 1,850
Leather seating surfaces   1,995 1,995  
Heated front seats   720    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   770 770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360      
Extra Value Package 8 2,952      
Floor mats 180      
Running boards 425 604    
Satellite radio 359      
Premium II Package   6,138 6,138  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720 1,720 1,720
Leather seating surfaces   1,855 1,855  
Heated front seats   670    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   716 716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 6,353 13,305 11,935 1,850
Options (change) 5,276 12,373 11,099 1,720
Destination 745 875 875 875
Total Price $40,168 $58,780 $68,610 $92,825
Total Invoice $35,783 $54,726 $63,868 $86,388

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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: $16,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,295
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$40,168$58,780$68,610$92,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-3,470-6,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,168$57,010$65,140$86,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,130$29,070
Total Invoice$35,783$54,726$63,868$86,388
Adjustments for Features0-1,648-3,230-6,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,783$53,078$60,638$80,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,560$27,033

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Removable second-row console$200   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
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
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $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   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,535$9,235$12,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770$3,470$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,648-3,230-6,277

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

Model Year20092009
ModelHighlanderM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in114.7 in
Length188.4 in188.5 in
Width75.2 in75.2 in
Height68.1 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220075%
Total Not Requested75025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190048%
Total Not Requested206552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190048%
Total Not Requested206552%

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