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BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,640

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $23,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,733

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $21,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim740Li740Ld750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B7ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,000 $82,500 $91,000 $84,300 $141,200 $132,200 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $72,440 $76,580 $84,400 $78,235 $130,585 $122,305 $36,968 $45,105
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300   1,300        
Lighting Package             890 890
Entertainment Package             1,080 1,080
Comfort Package             1,450 1,450
Premium Package             6,150 3,750
Sunroof             1,390 1,290
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable             1,775 1,575
Obstacle detection, rear             750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)             690 690
Satellite radio             500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls             750 750
Heated front seats             690  
Proximity key               1,080
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185   1,185        
Lighting Package             828 828
Entertainment Package             1,004 1,004
Comfort Package             1,349 1,349
Premium Package             5,720 3,488
Sunroof             1,293 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable             1,651 1,465
Obstacle detection, rear             698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)             642 642
Satellite radio             465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls             698 698
Heated front seats             642  
Proximity key               1,004
Options (change) 1,300 1,300 0 1,300 0 0 16,115 13,805
Options (change) 1,185 1,185 0 1,185 0 0 14,990 12,841
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $80,295 $84,795 $91,995 $86,595 $143,895 $133,195 $56,640 $63,080
Total Invoice $74,620 $78,760 $85,395 $80,415 $133,280 $123,300 $52,733 $58,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,200
Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim740Li740Ld750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B7ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8350hp I6 H535hp V12540hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16205, 12600, 16600, 16440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$80,295$84,795$91,995$86,595$143,895$133,195$56,640$63,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,800-175-8,550-4,700-1,410-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,295$82,845$89,195$86,420$135,345$128,495$55,230$61,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$8,900$6,125$55,050$48,200$0$6,165
Total Invoice$74,620$78,760$85,395$80,415$133,280$123,300$52,733$58,721
Adjustments for Features0-1,811-2,599-163-7,919-4,351-1,313-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,620$76,949$82,796$80,252$125,361$118,949$51,420$57,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,329$8,176$5,632$50,741$44,329$0$5,732

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim740Li740Ld750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B7ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0  
AWD $1700    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100  
Power door closers  $300 $300$300  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer  $350 $350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control $250    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net      $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50$50
Cargo cover      $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150$150
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100  
Roof rails      $250$250
Ski sack   $50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter     $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200   
Laminated rear side windows    $100   
Rear spoiler     $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200$200
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150 $150$150  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250 $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 $350$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights  $1000 $1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0$0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200   
Folding second row seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500  
Active steering    $1000   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Rear wheel steering    $1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,755$8,605$5,980$14,355$10,505$7,215$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,800$175$8,550$4,700$1,410$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,811-2,599-163-7,919-4,351-1,313-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152006
Model7-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in114.7 in
Length205.3 in188.5 in
Width74.9 in75.2 in
Height58.7 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,351 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.772.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Ld

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 7

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested275074%
Total Not Requested97526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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