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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: $36,194

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $15,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,324

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $15,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLKSLKSLK
TrimSportLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Automatic climate control, front 375        
Leather seating surfaces 1,490        
Floor mats 185 275      
Satellite radio 449 449     500
Universal garage door opener 125        
Extra Value Package 6 2,475        
Third-row seat 1,090        
Heated front seats   440 690 690  
Navigation system   2,505 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package     1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote     430 430 430
Automatic climate control, front 300        
Leather seating surfaces 1,192        
Floor mats 120 180      
Satellite radio 359 359     465
Universal garage door opener 100        
Extra Value Package 6 2,228        
Third-row seat 872        
Heated front seats   352 642 642  
Navigation system   2,099 1,116 1,116  
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package     1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote     400 400 400
Options (change) 6,189 3,669 8,135 8,135 4,015
Options (change) 5,171 2,990 7,566 7,566 3,734
Destination 745 745 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,194 $37,484 $51,810 $55,860 $67,590
Total Invoice $32,324 $33,497 $48,238 $52,005 $63,004

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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: $11,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,250
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSLKSLKSLK
TrimSportLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6270hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,194$37,484$51,810$55,860$67,590
Adjustments for Features0-725-3,935-3,935-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,194$36,759$47,875$51,925$63,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$32,324$33,497$48,238$52,005$63,004
Adjustments for Features0-648-3,664-3,663-4,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,324$32,849$44,574$48,342$58,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0$3,768$14,203

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200620062006
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$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $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   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
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   
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 spoiler $200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound  $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
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
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   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
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
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$6,340$7,065$10,275$10,275$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$3,935$3,935$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-648-3,664-3,663-4,227

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,848 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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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