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

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

Lowest Total Price: $107,615

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,231

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $7,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model7-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 750LiS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $106,200 $91,850
Base Invoice $97,905 $85,421
Cold Weather Package 800  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,700  
Night vision 2,600 1,780
CD changer, remote 600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Rear Seat Comfort Package   1,500
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Special order charge   250
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Cold Weather Package 730  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,365  
Night vision 2,365 1,655
CD changer, remote 545  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,278
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Rear Seat Comfort Package   1,395
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Special order charge   250
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 10,250 13,890
Options (change) 9,325 12,935
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $117,325 $107,615
Total Invoice $108,105 $100,231

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,944
Model Year20112012
Model7-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 750LiS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine455hp V8 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-18
Total Price$117,325$107,615
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,325$107,540
Total Invoice$108,105$100,231
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,105$100,161

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

Model Year20112012
Model7-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 750LiS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,840$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70

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

Model Year20112012
Model7-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.4 in124.6 in
Length205.3 in206.5 in
Width74.9 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,841 lb.4,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats150No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

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