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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,369

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $17,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,223

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $18,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLKSLKSLK
TrimSportLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Cold Weather Package 60        
Automatic climate control, front 375   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,490        
Floor mats 185 275      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,200 1,200 1,200
Universal garage door opener 125        
Satellite radio 449 449      
Heated front seats   440      
Heating Package     980 980  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
CD changer, remote     450 450 450
Cold Weather Package 48        
Automatic climate control, front 300   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 1,192        
Floor mats 120 180      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,116 1,116 1,116
Universal garage door opener 100        
Satellite radio 359 359      
Heated front seats   352      
Heating Package     911 911  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)     659 659 659
CD changer, remote     418 418 418
Options (change) 5,214 3,669 8,055 8,055 4,490
Options (change) 4,237 2,990 7,489 7,489 4,174
Destination 745 745 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,369 $37,314 $53,080 $58,380 $69,865
Total Invoice $31,223 $33,016 $49,424 $54,352 $65,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,480
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLKSLKSLK
TrimSportLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6270hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,369$37,314$53,080$58,380$69,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-5,070-6,120-6,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,369$35,739$48,010$52,260$63,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$31,223$33,016$49,424$54,352$65,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,394-4,721-5,698-5,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,223$31,622$44,703$48,654$59,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$399$0$3,951$14,484

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLKSLKSLK
TrimSportLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler$200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats $600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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$150 
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,455$7,030$10,525$11,575$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$5,070$6,120$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,394-4,721-5,698-5,938

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.8 in95.7 in
Length188.4 in160.7 in
Width75.2 in70.4 in
Height68.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.5 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested110037%
Total Not Requested189063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested110037%
Total Not Requested189063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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