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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: $37,714

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $62,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,336

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $60,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,900 $40,450 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $29,281 $36,202 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Navigation system 2,505 2,655        
Floor mats 275          
Heated front seats 440          
Satellite radio 449          
Power liftgate 400          
Automatic climate control, front   375        
Wood trim         0 0
Navigation system 2,099 2,211        
Floor mats 180          
Heated front seats 352          
Satellite radio 359          
Power liftgate 320          
Automatic climate control, front   300        
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 4,069 3,030 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,310 2,511 0 0 0 0
Destination 745 745 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $37,714 $41,625 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $33,336 $36,858 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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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: $51,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,927
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5CVTT7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,714$41,625$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-11,290-13,990-12,640-14,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,714$40,200$89,385$128,585$125,835$184,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,486$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$33,336$36,858$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-10,517-13,035-11,777-13,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,336$35,596$83,263$119,803$117,248$171,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,260$0$36,540$33,985$88,162

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Obstacle detection, front   $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
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    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
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 with manual controls$150$150    
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$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Larger rear spoiler $200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,730$8,155$18,020$20,720$19,370$20,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$11,290$13,990$12,640$14,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-10,517-13,035-11,777-13,121

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.8 in100.8 in
Length188.4 in180.4 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft310.2 ft3

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