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Toyota Solara vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $26,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $25,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSLE V6ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,155 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $24,438 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Stability control 650      
Floor mats 184      
Xenon HID headlights 515      
Navigation system 1,300      
Satellite radio 449      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,600 3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Stability control 559      
Floor mats 112      
Xenon HID headlights 412      
Navigation system 1,115      
Satellite radio 359      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,348 3,348  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 3,098 7,230 7,230 0
Options (change) 2,557 6,725 6,725 0
Destination 720 875 875 875
Total Price $30,973 $57,095 $65,695 $95,865
Total Invoice $27,715 $53,161 $61,159 $89,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,933
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSLE V6ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$30,973$57,095$65,695$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-6,995-7,345-13,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$50,100$58,350$82,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$32,245
Total Invoice$27,715$53,161$61,159$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-6,513-6,838-12,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$46,648$54,321$76,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$29,986

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSLE V6ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,380$9,375$9,725$15,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,995$7,345$13,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,513-6,838-12,582

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelSolaraM-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in114.8 in
Length192.5 in189.1 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.871.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested89046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested89046%

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