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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: $41,329

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $55,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,604

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $52,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $86,397 $129,735
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,760    
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Cargo net 49 49    
Floor mats 315 315    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,650 2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,566    
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Cargo net 34 34    
Floor mats 200 200    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,465 2,465
Options (change) 4,774 4,774 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 4,159 4,159 2,465 2,465
Destination 810 810 925 925
Total Price $41,329 $49,954 $96,475 $143,075
Total Invoice $37,604 $45,567 $89,787 $133,125

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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: $49,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,887
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$41,329$49,954$96,475$143,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-5,690-10,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,329$48,104$90,785$132,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$41,775
Total Invoice$37,604$45,567$89,787$133,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,688-5,296-9,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,604$43,879$84,491$123,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,275$0$38,850

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

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,580$10,430$14,270$19,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$5,690$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,688-5,296-9,784

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

Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.8 in124.6 in
Length188.4 in206.5 in
Width75.2 in74.8 in
Height68.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in43.0 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft316.3 ft3

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