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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: $66,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,669

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $62,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,950 $46,370 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $34,649 $42,428 $96,395 $130,609
Floor mats 280 280    
Wood trim       0
Floor mats 175 175    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 280 280 0 0
Options (change) 175 175 0 0
Destination 845 845 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $39,075 $47,495 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $35,669 $43,448 $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: $55,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,152
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,075$47,495$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-11,540-12,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$45,645$94,285$131,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,570$0$37,040
Total Invoice$35,669$43,448$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,692-10,749-11,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,669$41,756$87,821$122,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,087$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
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 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  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $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
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
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  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
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 door panel trim  $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-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
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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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$7,655$9,505$19,195$20,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$11,540$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,692-10,749-11,730

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
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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