Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2012

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $7,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $6,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassPathfinder
TrimR350 / R320LE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $40,240
Base Invoice $39,153 $37,264
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
CD changer, remote 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
Heated front seats 710  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,250  
Floor mats   200
Value Package   2,100
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
CD changer, remote 418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
Heated front seats 660  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,237  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,162  
Floor mats   163
Value Package   1,943
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 11,155 6,030
Options (change) 10,372 5,556
Destination 875 825
Total Price $54,130 $47,095
Total Invoice $50,400 $43,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,326
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassPathfinder
TrimR350 / R320LE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$54,130$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,130$45,400
Total Invoice$50,400$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,400$42,074

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassPathfinder
TrimR350 / R320LE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,565$10,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,571

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.0 in192.3 in
Width75.7 in72.8 in
Height65.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,829 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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