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

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

Lowest Total Price: $29,135

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $27,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,506

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $24,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassLEAFLEAF
TrimR350SVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $49,002 $33,707 $35,668
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 750    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Floor mats   170 170
Cargo cover   290  
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 698    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Door sill trim plates   99 99
Floor mats   131 131
Cargo cover   219  
Options (change) 2,680 585 295
Options (change) 2,493 449 230
Destination 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $56,245 $29,135 $30,895
Total Invoice $52,370 $27,506 $29,248

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,198
Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassLEAFLEAF
TrimR350SVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$56,245$29,135$30,895
Adjustments for Features-6,0850-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,160$29,135$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$52,370$27,506$29,248
Adjustments for Features-5,6660-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,704$27,506$27,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassLEAFLEAF
TrimR350SVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0$0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,970$3,885$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,085$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6660-1,467

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in106.3 in
Length203.1 in175.0 in
Width77.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft30.0 ft3

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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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