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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $52,756

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $50,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,070 $41,020 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $29,762 $36,712 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Extra Value Package 8 3,280          
Floor mats 275          
Satellite radio 449          
Navigation system   2,655        
Extra Value Package 3   1,310        
Premium I Package     1,250      
Rearview camera     750      
Extra Value Package 8 2,952          
Floor mats 180          
Satellite radio 359          
Navigation system   2,211        
Extra Value Package 3   1,179        
Premium I Package     1,163      
Rearview camera     698      
Options (change) 4,004 3,965 2,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,491 3,390 1,861 0 0 0
Destination 745 745 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $37,819 $43,130 $90,575 $130,875 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $33,998 $38,247 $84,367 $121,985 $137,981 $184,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,537
Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT5CVTT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$37,819$43,130$90,575$130,875$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-3,040-7,940-13,540-13,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,819$41,705$87,535$122,935$134,535$184,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,886$0$35,400$47,000$96,875
Total Invoice$33,998$38,247$84,367$121,985$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,264-2,832-7,401-12,617-12,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$36,983$81,535$114,584$125,364$171,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,985$0$33,049$43,829$90,219

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

Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   $1000$1000
CVT $1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200    
Roof rails$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Larger rear spoiler $200    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $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$150$150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200    
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    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,355$9,780$11,395$16,295$21,895$21,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$3,040$7,940$13,540$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,264-2,832-7,401-12,617-12,541

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

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.8 in124.6 in
Length188.4 in205.0 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.3 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested120041%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Extra Value Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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