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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,365 Nissan Pathfinder LE | |||||||
| Difference: $57,340 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,206 Nissan Pathfinder LE | |||||||
| Difference: $53,651 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Pathfinder |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | LE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 | $40,240 |
| Base Invoice | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 | $37,264 |
| Rear Seat Package | 3,040 | 3,040 | 3,040 | 3,040 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | 490 | 490 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | |||
| 4.0L V6 | 0 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 200 | ||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,100 | ||||||
| Rear Seat Package | 2,827 | 2,827 | 2,827 | 2,827 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | 456 | 456 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,278 | 2,278 | 2,278 | 2,278 | |||
| 4.0L V6 | 0 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 163 | ||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 954 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,490 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Options (change) | 5,561 | 5,561 | 5,561 | 5,105 | 0 | 0 | 1,117 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $99,705 | $100,405 | $102,355 | $146,665 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $42,365 |
| Total Invoice | $92,857 | $93,508 | $95,321 | $136,529 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $39,206 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,730 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,494 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Pathfinder |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | LE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 266hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 265/60-18 |
| Total Price | $99,705 | $100,405 | $102,355 | $146,665 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $42,365 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,610 | -7,310 | -5,560 | -11,410 | -16,260 | -16,360 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $94,095 | $93,095 | $96,795 | $135,255 | $146,715 | $197,515 | $42,365 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,000 | $0 | $3,700 | $42,160 | $53,620 | $104,420 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $92,857 | $93,508 | $95,321 | $136,529 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $39,206 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,225 | -6,808 | -5,178 | -10,621 | -15,146 | -15,231 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $87,632 | $86,700 | $90,143 | $125,908 | $136,664 | $183,881 | $39,206 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $932 | $0 | $3,443 | $39,208 | $49,964 | $97,181 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Pathfinder |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | LE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||||||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under second row seats | $50 | ||||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,330 | $16,030 | $14,280 | $20,130 | $24,980 | $25,080 | $8,720 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,610 | $7,310 | $5,560 | $11,410 | $16,260 | $16,360 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,225 | -6,808 | -5,178 | -10,621 | -15,146 | -15,231 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Pathfinder
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | Pathfinder |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 192.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 72.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 4,447 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 34.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 44.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 49.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 79.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 | 1000 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
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