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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,265

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,252

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $40,240
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $37,264
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Limited-slip rear differential           2,030  
4.0L V6             0
Floor mats             200
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Limited-slip rear differential           1,888  
4.0L V6             0
Floor mats             163
Options (change) 8,410 8,410 8,410 8,410 5,910 9,280 200
Options (change) 7,822 7,822 7,822 7,822 5,497 8,631 163
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,085 $44,505 $47,305 $47,715 $47,360 $70,785 $41,265
Total Invoice $41,061 $41,452 $44,056 $44,437 $44,107 $66,011 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,541
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$44,085$44,505$47,305$47,715$47,360$70,785$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,700-1,825-400-1,200-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,085$44,380$45,605$45,890$46,960$69,585$40,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,875$25,500$0
Total Invoice$41,061$41,452$44,056$44,437$44,107$66,011$38,252
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,583-1,700-373-1,119-732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,061$41,336$42,473$42,737$43,734$64,892$37,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,676$2,673$23,831$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor      $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40
Cargo net      $40
Class IV trailer hitch      $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rack      $300
Storage compartment under second row seats      $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Running boards      $350
Skid plate (one)      $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats      $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
White-letter tires      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,105$5,230$6,805$6,930$5,505$6,305$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,700$1,825$400$1,200$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,583-1,700-373-1,119-732

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.479.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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