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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,365

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $49,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,206

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $45,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,000 $40,240
Base Invoice $80,910 $37,264
Class III trailer hitch 510  
Cargo mat 160  
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,250  
Floor mats   200
4.0L V6   0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,100
Class III trailer hitch 474  
Cargo mat 149  
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,162  
Floor mats   163
4.0L V6   0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   954
Options (change) 3,540 1,300
Options (change) 3,291 1,117
Destination 875 825
Total Price $91,415 $42,365
Total Invoice $85,076 $39,206

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,272
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20265/60-18
Total Price$91,415$42,365
Adjustments for Features-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,325$42,365
Total Invoice$85,076$39,206
Adjustments for Features-6,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,478$39,206

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

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,395$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5980

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

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.2 in
Length188.5 in192.3 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height71.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
29.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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