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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,135

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $27,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,506

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $25,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassLEAFLEAF
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $33,707 $35,668
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225    
Proximity key 650 650      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Door sill trim plates       125 125
Floor mats       170 170
Cargo cover       290  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209    
Proximity key 605 605      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Door sill trim plates       99 99
Floor mats       131 131
Cargo cover       219  
Options (change) 7,105 7,105 845 585 295
Options (change) 6,609 6,609 786 449 230
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $56,970 $65,570 $96,710 $29,135 $30,895
Total Invoice $53,045 $61,043 $90,002 $27,506 $29,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,471
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassLEAFLEAF
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$56,970$65,570$96,710$29,135$30,895
Adjustments for Features-8,665-9,015-15,8400-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,305$56,555$80,870$29,135$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$32,565$0$210
Total Invoice$53,045$61,043$90,002$27,506$29,248
Adjustments for Features-8,068-8,393-14,7410-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,977$52,650$75,261$27,506$27,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$30,284$0$275

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassLEAFLEAF
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350   
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,650$12,000$18,825$2,985$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,665$9,015$15,840$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,068-8,393-14,7410-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in175.0 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height70.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested56530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested56530%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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