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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,035

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $15,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,780

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $16,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderR-Class
TrimSportLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $42,100
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $39,153
Third-row seat 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Extra Value Package 4 865    
Floor mats 185 275  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700  
Sunroof 850    
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,500
Power liftgate 400 400  
Extra Value Package 7   1,505  
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,330
CD changer, remote     450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Removable second-row console     410
Proximity key     1,110
Heated front seats     710
Roof rack     245
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,250
Third-row seat 872    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Extra Value Package 4 778    
Floor mats 120 180  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360  
Sunroof 680    
AWD 1,305 1,305 2,325
Power liftgate 320 320  
Extra Value Package 7   1,355  
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,237
CD changer, remote     418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Removable second-row console     381
Proximity key     1,032
Heated front seats     660
Roof rack     228
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,162
Options (change) 8,030 5,330 10,915
Options (change) 6,627 4,520 10,149
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $38,035 $39,145 $53,890
Total Invoice $33,780 $35,027 $50,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,281
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderR-Class
TrimSportLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$38,035$39,145$53,890
Adjustments for Features0-875-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,035$38,270$53,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$33,780$35,027$50,177
Adjustments for Features0-783-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,780$34,244$50,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$464$0

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

Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderR-Class
TrimSportLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,465$8,340$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-783-116

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

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in126.6 in
Length188.4 in203.0 in
Width75.2 in75.7 in
Height68.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 7
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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