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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: $50,982

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $16,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,233

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $16,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelHighlanderM-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedML450 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,370 $55,790
Base Invoice $40,598 $51,885
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Roof rack crossbars 229 245
Running boards 649 670
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated front seats   750
Proximity key   1,140
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Roof rack crossbars 150 228
Running boards 425 623
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated front seats   698
Proximity key   1,060
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 5,802 11,255
Options (change) 4,825 10,468
Destination 810 875
Total Price $50,982 $67,920
Total Invoice $46,233 $63,228

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,557
Model Year20122011
ModelHighlanderM-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedML450 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTB8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/65-17
Total Price$50,982$67,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,982$66,375
Total Invoice$46,233$63,228
Adjustments for Features0-1,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,233$61,790

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

Model Year20122011
ModelHighlanderM-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedML450 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,715$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,438

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

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,641 lb.5,227 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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested175068%
Total Not Requested81532%

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