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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: $38,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $20,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,016

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $19,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $33,500
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $30,982
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550  
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Running boards 670   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,970 1,970  
Floor mats       240
Satellite radio       350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,600
Navigation system       1,800
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512  
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Running boards 623   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 1,832 1,832  
Floor mats       176
Satellite radio       304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,388
Navigation system       1,561
Options (change) 9,130 8,460 2,520 3,990
Options (change) 8,492 7,869 2,344 3,429
Destination 875 875 875 605
Total Price $58,995 $66,925 $98,385 $38,095
Total Invoice $54,928 $62,303 $91,560 $35,016

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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: $16,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,253
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20265/65-17
Total Price$58,995$66,925$98,385$38,095
Adjustments for Features-3,930-3,930-11,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,065$62,995$87,305$38,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,930$32,240$0
Total Invoice$54,928$62,303$91,560$35,016
Adjustments for Features-3,659-3,659-10,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,269$58,644$81,249$35,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,375$29,980$0

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

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPathfinder
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates   $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
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 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
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 
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,610$9,610$16,760$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$3,930$11,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,659-3,659-10,3110

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

Model Year20122006
ModelM-ClassPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.2 in
Length189.1 in187.6 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height70.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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
36.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.249.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested115060%
Total Not Requested76540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested115060%
Total Not Requested76540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

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