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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,265

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $31,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,252

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $29,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelCLSCLSPathfinder
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $40,240
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $37,264
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     200
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 0 0 200
Options (change) 0 0 163
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $72,875 $99,775 $41,265
Total Invoice $67,926 $93,034 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,987
Model Year200920092012
ModelCLSCLSPathfinder
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$72,875$99,775$41,265
Adjustments for Features-1,810-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,065$96,265$41,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0
Total Invoice$67,926$93,034$38,252
Adjustments for Features-1,687-3,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,239$89,761$38,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,522$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920092012
ModelCLSCLSPathfinder
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,455$10,155$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$3,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,687-3,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelCLSPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length193.0 in192.3 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height54.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
15.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.949.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.979.2 ft3

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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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