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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: $20,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,223

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $20,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLKSLK
TrimSportLimitedSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $44,314 $49,569
Automatic climate control, front 375   760 760
Cold Weather Package 60      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Floor mats 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Sport Package       1,160
6-speed manual       0
Automatic climate control, front 300   707 707
Cold Weather Package 48      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Floor mats 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Sport Package       1,079
6-speed manual       0
Options (change) 5,214 3,229 6,960 8,120
Options (change) 4,237 2,638 6,474 7,553
Destination 745 745 875 875
Total Price $35,369 $36,874 $55,485 $62,295
Total Invoice $31,223 $32,664 $51,663 $57,997

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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: $15,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,752
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLKSLK
TrimSportLimitedSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6270hp V6228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,369$36,874$55,485$62,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-5,035-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,369$35,499$50,450$57,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0$6,810
Total Invoice$31,223$32,664$51,663$57,997
Adjustments for Features0-1,218-4,688-4,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,223$31,446$46,975$53,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$223$0$6,334

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLKSLK
TrimSportLimitedSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats$200   
Leather door panel trim  $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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,555$10,215$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$5,035$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,218-4,688-4,688

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082011
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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested75035%
Total Not Requested139065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested75035%
Total Not Requested139065%

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