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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: $41,779

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $17,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,858

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $17,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $32,498 $40,073 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,760      
Navigation system 2,650 2,650      
Floor mats 315 315      
Running boards 649 649 670   0
Premium 1 Package     3,600 3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Proximity key     650 650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,970 1,970 1,970
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,566      
Navigation system 2,359 2,359      
Floor mats 200 200      
Running boards 425 425 623   0
Premium 1 Package     3,348 3,348  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Proximity key     605 605  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,832 1,832 1,832
Options (change) 5,374 5,374 9,230 8,560 1,970
Options (change) 4,550 4,550 8,585 7,962 1,832
Destination 810 810 875 875 875
Total Price $41,779 $49,979 $59,095 $67,025 $97,835
Total Invoice $37,858 $45,433 $55,021 $62,396 $91,048

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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: $14,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,956
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$41,779$49,979$59,095$67,025$97,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,370-2,370-9,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,779$48,279$56,725$64,655$88,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$7,930$31,565
Total Invoice$37,858$45,433$55,021$62,396$91,048
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-2,207-2,206-8,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,858$43,888$52,814$60,190$82,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,030$0$7,376$29,351

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

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo cover$75 $75$75$75
Cargo mat$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
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  $250
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $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
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
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$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
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$6,490$8,190$8,860$8,860$16,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,370$2,370$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,545-2,207-2,206-8,883

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

Model Year20112012
ModelHighlanderM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in114.8 in
Length188.4 in189.1 in
Width75.2 in75.2 in
Height68.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested46524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested46524%

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