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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,661

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $70,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,510

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $67,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $96,395 $130,609
Side curtain airbags 650      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Floor mats 106 106    
Heated front seats 440      
Wood trim       0
Side curtain airbags 559      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Floor mats 66 66    
Heated front seats 352      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,596 2,106 0 0
Options (change) 3,797 1,766 0 0
Destination 605 605 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 1,300 2,600
Total Price $35,661 $38,001 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $31,510 $33,715 $98,570 $134,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,163
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,661$38,001$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-14,920-15,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,661$36,776$90,905$128,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$37,690
Total Invoice$31,510$33,715$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,087-13,897-14,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,510$32,628$84,673$119,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0$35,138

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,975$19,670$20,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$14,920$15,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,087-13,897-14,273

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in100.8 in
Length184.6 in180.4 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height67.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft310.2 ft3

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