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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: $39,075

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $65,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,669

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $61,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,950 $46,370 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $34,649 $42,428 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Floor mats 280 280      
Wood trim       0 0
Floor mats 175 175      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 280 280 0 0 0
Options (change) 175 175 0 0 0
Destination 845 845 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $39,075 $47,495 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $35,669 $43,448 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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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: $55,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,432
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5CVTT7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,075$47,495$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-10,190-11,540-12,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$45,645$94,585$130,985$189,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,570$0$36,400$94,650
Total Invoice$35,669$43,448$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-1,692-9,492-10,752-12,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,669$41,756$88,101$122,039$176,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,087$0$33,938$88,116

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   $1000
CVT $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40$40   
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$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather door panel trim  $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   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,905$9,755$18,095$19,445$20,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$10,190$11,540$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,692-9,492-10,752-12,096

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,947 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft310.2 ft3

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