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

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,760

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $40,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,192

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $38,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPathfinderGLSGLSGLS
TrimPlatinumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,320 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $39,321 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Cargo Package 305      
Rear bumper protector 210      
Floor mats 235      
Running boards 650 670    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,950 1,950 1,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365      
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Parking Assist Package   1,290    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575
Lighting Package   1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Cargo Package 257      
Rear bumper protector 157      
Floor mats 187      
Running boards 509 623    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,505 1,814 1,814 1,814
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281      
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Parking Assist Package   1,200    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535
Lighting Package   1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Options (change) 3,465 17,185 4,770 2,525
Options (change) 2,896 15,986 4,438 2,349
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $46,760 $87,730 $100,715 $128,820
Total Invoice $43,192 $81,663 $93,737 $119,873

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,289
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPathfinderGLSGLSGLS
TrimPlatinumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1380, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$46,760$87,730$100,715$128,820
Adjustments for Features0-8,790-10,630-12,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,760$78,940$90,085$116,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,145$37,300
Total Invoice$43,192$81,663$93,737$119,873
Adjustments for Features0-8,182-9,894-11,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,192$73,481$83,843$108,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,362$34,686

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPathfinderGLSGLSGLS
TrimPlatinumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Moving object detection, front$25   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,805$15,595$17,435$19,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,790$10,630$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,182-9,894-11,706

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in121.1 in
Length198.5 in202.0 in
Width77.2 in76.1 in
Height69.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,293 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147560%
Total Not Requested96540%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested50022%
Total Not Requested180078%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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