Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 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: $13,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $12,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelR-ClassPathfinder
TrimR350 / R320LE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $40,240
Base Invoice $44,315 $37,264
Premium I Package 5,350  
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 1,130  
Heated front seats 720  
Roof rack 245  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Premium I Package 4,976  
Class II trailer hitch 493  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 1,051  
Heated front seats 670  
Roof rack 228  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 11,595 6,030
Options (change) 10,784 5,556
Destination 875 825
Total Price $60,120 $47,095
Total Invoice $55,974 $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: $11,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,310
Model Year20092012
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)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$60,120$47,095
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,025$47,095
Total Invoice$55,974$43,645
Adjustments for Features-1,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,955$43,645

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

Model Year20092012
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$10,215$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0190

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

Model Year20092012
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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested131544%
Total Not Requested167556%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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