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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: $46,082

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $18,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,728

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $18,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,530 $50,485 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $39,744 $46,094 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Floor mats 225 225        
Rear bumper protector 129 129        
Running boards 599 599 670 670 670 0
Class II trailer hitch 699 699        
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel     225 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790 790  
Proximity key     650 650    
Heated second row seats     620 620 620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570 570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Convenience Package           580
Floor mats 140 140        
Rear bumper protector 89 89        
Running boards 375 375 623 623 623 0
Class II trailer hitch 480 480        
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Heated steering wheel     209 209 209  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735 735  
Proximity key     605 605    
Heated second row seats     577 577 577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Convenience Package           539
Options (change) 1,652 1,652 15,640 15,640 9,030 4,815
Options (change) 1,084 1,084 14,547 14,547 8,539 4,479
Destination 900 900 925 925 925 925
Total Price $46,082 $53,037 $66,365 $64,865 $72,855 $104,140
Total Invoice $41,728 $48,078 $61,786 $60,391 $67,961 $96,916

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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: $17,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,735
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$46,082$53,037$66,365$64,865$72,855$104,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,495-795-3,045-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,082$51,412$63,870$64,070$69,810$96,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,330$0$200$5,940$32,250
Total Invoice$41,728$48,078$61,786$60,391$67,961$96,916
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-2,323-740-2,840-7,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,728$46,605$59,463$59,651$65,121$89,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,877$0$188$5,658$29,989

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

Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
CVT $1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover$75 $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Intercom$25$25    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer$75 $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$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$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$100
Total Value of Features$7,715$9,340$10,210$8,510$10,760$15,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,495$795$3,045$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-2,323-740-2,840-7,464

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

Model Year20162015
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 ML250 BlueTEC

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

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?
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%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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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