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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: $41,200

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $5,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,249

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $4,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinderPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $33,837 $38,663
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Premium Package             3,330  
Floor mats             210 210
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651   266 266
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Premium Package             3,087  
Floor mats             159 159
Options (change) 11,230 10,260 11,230 10,260 8,430 9,070 3,890 560
Options (change) 10,445 9,543 10,445 9,543 7,841 8,436 3,512 425
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $46,905 $46,355 $50,125 $49,565 $49,880 $70,575 $41,200 $43,070
Total Invoice $43,684 $43,173 $46,679 $46,158 $46,451 $65,816 $38,249 $39,988

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,101
Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinderPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$46,905$46,355$50,125$49,565$49,880$70,575$41,200$43,070
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-1,125-2,345-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,380$46,355$47,900$47,865$49,155$69,450$38,855$40,325
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,095$0$1,470
Total Invoice$43,684$43,173$46,679$46,158$46,451$65,816$38,249$39,988
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,049-2,177-2,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,195$43,173$44,607$44,575$45,776$64,767$36,072$37,439
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$21,594$0$1,367

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinderPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Remote start      $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras      $500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch      $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Roof rails      $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150$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 automatic controls      $250$250
Rear HVAC unit      $400$400
Rear wiper      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential      $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)      $300$300
Tow hook(s), front      $40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$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$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats       $300
Door sill trim plates     $100  
Folding third row seats      $600$600
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats      $125$125
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$5,770$5,245$7,470$6,945$5,970$6,370$7,590$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$1,125$2,345$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,049-2,177-2,549

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.2 in
Length180.7 in197.2 in
Width69.7 in77.2 in
Height56.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.479.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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