Cars direct pricing is not a guarantee. They simply direct you to a dealer that has a vehicle, similiar to what you want. However, they have zero control over what the dealer will actually charge once you get in the door. The entire thing is a sham, if you are trying to get a real deal. If you're trying to get what everyone else is paying Carsdirect works fine, but dealers have to give them a comission, which decreases your chances of finding a good deal through them.
I've tried to purchase 4 cars through them and have been promised certain prices, only to show up at the dealership and have to negotiate as if carsdirect was not even involved.
Get the DVD if you can afford it, its an awesome system. You can monitor real time tire pressure, gas mileage, set driver preferences, such as how long you want the doors to stay unlocked....and the DVD navigation system is highly improved when compared to the last renovation of the DVD system which was in 2003 nissan models.
Nearly everyone who passes on the factory DVD ends up spending the same amount if not double just to get a system with similiar functions, not to mention the Navigation system allows for automatic dual zone climate control, and if you have satellite radio it shows the name of the song, the album, channel, and band. It's a great system unmatched by aftermarket units.
Plus, it's not a theft target. Theives know it cant be used for anything, unlike aftermarket systems so they move onto other cars with aftermarket units.
If you're getting an 06 LE 4x4 with DVD navigation and DVD entertainment for 42,700+tax you're getting a good deal. Just remember title on this car is no small bit of change, and if you dont have a trade, tax is going to be pretty high up there. Figure your out the door price, not who is charging less for the actual vehicle. You have document fees, etc to take into account.
A dealer could etch the windows of your car for $300, charge a $400.00 document fee and all of the sudden you're paying $44,000.00 for the truck. So figure out your "out the door" price, and compare between dealers using this figure.
My two cents,
Eric