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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,760

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $40,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,192

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $38,471

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Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSPathfinder
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $42,320
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $39,321
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575  
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Running boards 670     650
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,700
Cargo Package       305
Floor mats       235
Rear bumper protector       210
Illuminated door sill trim plates       365
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535  
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Running boards 623     509
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,505
Cargo Package       257
Floor mats       187
Rear bumper protector       157
Illuminated door sill trim plates       281
Options (change) 17,185 4,770 2,525 3,465
Options (change) 15,986 4,438 2,349 2,896
Destination 995 995 995 975
Total Price $87,730 $100,715 $128,820 $46,760
Total Invoice $81,663 $93,737 $119,873 $43,192

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,289
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSPathfinder
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8284hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/55-20
Total Price$87,730$100,715$128,820$46,760
Adjustments for Features-8,790-10,630-12,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,940$90,085$116,240$46,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,145$37,300$0
Total Invoice$81,663$93,737$119,873$43,192
Adjustments for Features-8,182-9,894-11,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,481$83,843$108,167$43,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,362$34,686$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSPathfinder
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40 
Cargo tray   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,595$17,435$19,385$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,790$10,630$12,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,182-9,894-11,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.2 in
Length202.0 in198.5 in
Width76.1 in77.2 in
Height72.8 in69.6 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147560%
Total Not Requested96540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested50022%
Total Not Requested180078%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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