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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: $44,642

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $20,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,409

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $19,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,130 $49,790 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $38,465 $45,459 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Class II trailer hitch 699 699      
Floor mats 225 225      
Rear bumper protector 129 129      
Running boards 599 599 670   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package     3,920 3,920  
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575
Heated steering wheel     225 225  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790  
Special order charge     250 250  
Proximity key     650 650  
Heated second row seats     620 620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570  
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Class II trailer hitch 480 480      
Floor mats 140 140      
Rear bumper protector 89 89      
Running boards 375 375 623   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package     3,646 3,646  
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535
Heated steering wheel     209 209  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735  
Special order charge     233 233  
Proximity key     605 605  
Heated second row seats     577 577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530  
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Options (change) 1,652 1,652 16,160 15,490 4,615
Options (change) 1,084 1,084 15,031 14,548 4,293
Destination 860 860 925 925 925
Total Price $44,642 $52,302 $64,875 $75,865 $102,790
Total Invoice $40,409 $47,403 $60,401 $70,762 $95,661

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,182
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$44,642$52,302$64,875$75,865$102,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-870-2,870-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,642$50,677$64,005$72,995$94,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,035$0$8,990$30,715
Total Invoice$40,409$47,403$60,401$70,762$95,661
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-810-2,677-7,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,409$45,930$59,591$68,085$88,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,521$0$8,494$28,560

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

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
CVT $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app  $25$25$25
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 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
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   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Intercom$25$25   
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  $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$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$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
Xenon HID headlights    $500
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-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
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
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$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
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,790$9,415$8,660$10,660$15,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$870$2,870$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-810-2,677-7,510

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

Model Year20142014
ModelHighlanderM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in114.8 in
Length191.1 in189.1 in
Width75.8 in75.2 in
Height68.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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