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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: $39,370

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $59,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,867

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $55,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $32,498 $40,073 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Navigation system 2,650 2,650        
Floor mats 315 315        
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer     520   520  
Wood trim         0 0
Navigation system 2,359 2,359        
Floor mats 200 200        
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer     484   484  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 1,030 510 1,030 510
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 958 474 958 474
Destination 810 810 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $39,370 $47,570 $98,505 $137,185 $133,805 $191,185
Total Invoice $35,867 $43,442 $91,762 $127,825 $124,682 $178,045

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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: $49,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,580
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5CVTT7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,370$47,570$98,505$137,185$133,805$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-10,000-11,350-10,850-11,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,370$45,870$88,505$125,835$122,955$179,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$37,330$34,450$91,230
Total Invoice$35,867$43,442$91,762$127,825$124,682$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-9,315-10,576-10,110-10,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,867$41,890$82,447$117,249$114,572$167,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,023$0$34,802$32,125$84,935

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL600SL55 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$1000
CVT $1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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$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    
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 automatic controls$250$250    
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$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Cornering lights   $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
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
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,080$9,780$18,080$19,430$18,930$19,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$10,000$11,350$10,850$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-9,315-10,576-10,110-10,663

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112008
ModelHighlanderSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.8 in100.8 in
Length188.4 in178.5 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,947 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft310.2 ft3

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