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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: $43,895

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,764

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $4,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $42,320
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $39,321
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
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    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700   365
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Floor mats             235
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
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    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651   281
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Floor mats             187
Options (change) 13,180 12,210 13,180 12,210 10,380 11,020 600
Options (change) 12,259 11,357 12,259 11,357 9,655 10,250 468
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,855 $48,305 $52,075 $51,515 $51,830 $72,525 $43,895
Total Invoice $45,498 $44,987 $48,493 $47,972 $48,265 $67,630 $40,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,654
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8284hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/55-20
Total Price$48,855$48,305$52,075$51,515$51,830$72,525$43,895
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-1,125-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,330$48,305$49,850$49,815$51,105$71,400$40,200
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,095$0
Total Invoice$45,498$44,987$48,493$47,972$48,265$67,630$40,764
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,049-3,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,009$44,987$46,421$46,389$47,590$66,581$37,333
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$21,594$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPathfinder
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Power liftgate      $350
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning      $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front      $25
Moving object detection, rear      $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor      $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch      $250
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rails      $250
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 automatic controls      $250
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential      $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Infotainment 
App support      $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Folding third row seats      $600
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Manual recliner, third row seats      $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
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$6,395$5,870$8,095$7,570$6,595$6,995$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$1,125$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,049-3,431

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.2 in
Length180.7 in198.5 in
Width69.7 in77.2 in
Height56.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,293 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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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