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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: $46,424

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $62,881

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $59,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $96,395 $130,609
Floor mats 229 229    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Floor mats 139 139    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 229 229 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 139 139 3,236 3,236
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $46,424 $49,504 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $42,402 $45,214 $101,806 $137,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,973
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,424$49,504$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-6,905-7,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,424$48,154$102,400$139,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$37,040
Total Invoice$42,402$45,214$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,233-6,431-7,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,402$43,981$95,375$129,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLSL
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Perimeter scan$25$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Intercom$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
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  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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
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
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,440$12,790$18,345$19,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$6,905$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233-6,431-7,411

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.8 in100.8 in
Length192.5 in180.4 in
Width75.8 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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