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

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,980

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $27,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,882

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $25,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelPathfinderCLSCLSCLS
TrimLECLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $35,304 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Navigation system 1,850      
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 200      
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Navigation system 1,605      
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 163      
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 2,050 440 440 0
Options (change) 1,768 409 409 0
Destination 810 925 925 925
Total Price $40,980 $68,265 $75,465 $108,725
Total Invoice $37,882 $63,551 $70,247 $101,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,626
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelPathfinderCLSCLSCLS
TrimLECLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,980$68,265$75,465$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,195-4,635-9,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$66,070$70,830$99,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760$33,595
Total Invoice$37,882$63,551$70,247$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,043-4,315-8,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,882$61,508$65,932$92,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,424$31,240

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelPathfinderCLSCLSCLS
TrimLECLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $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 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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,935$9,130$11,570$15,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195$4,635$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,043-4,315-8,431

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112016
ModelPathfinderCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length192.3 in194.5 in
Width72.8 in74.1 in
Height72.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft315.3 ft3

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