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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: $17,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,206

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $16,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $40,240
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $37,264
Class III trailer hitch 530 530 530  
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Running boards 650      
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Heated front seats 720      
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 770    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,850 1,850  
4.0L V6       0
Floor mats       200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,100
Class III trailer hitch 493 493 493  
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Running boards 604      
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Heated front seats 670      
Roof rack crossbars 228 228 228  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 716    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,720 1,720  
4.0L V6       0
Floor mats       163
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       954
Options (change) 14,080 12,710 2,625 1,300
Options (change) 13,094 11,820 2,441 1,117
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $59,555 $69,385 $93,600 $42,365
Total Invoice $55,447 $64,589 $87,109 $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: $14,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,387
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20265/60-18
Total Price$59,555$69,385$93,600$42,365
Adjustments for Features-3,065-4,765-8,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,490$64,620$85,560$42,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,130$29,070$0
Total Invoice$55,447$64,589$87,109$39,206
Adjustments for Features-2,854-4,436-7,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,593$60,153$79,627$39,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,560$27,034$0

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

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 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$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,720$10,420$13,695$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$4,765$8,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,854-4,436-7,4820

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

Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.2 in
Length188.5 in192.3 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested176545%
Total Not Requested220055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested176545%
Total Not Requested220055%

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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