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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: $105,305

BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 7   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,935

BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 7   
Difference: $4,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
Model7-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 7S400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $84,300 $91,850
Base Invoice $77,735 $85,421
M Sport Edition 4,000  
Cold Weather Package 550  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,700  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Massage, driver seat 1,000  
Night vision 2,600 1,780
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,800  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 325
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Rear Seat Comfort Package   1,500
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Special order charge   250
Driver Assistance Package   2,900
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Heated steering wheel   490
M Sport Edition 3,640  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,365  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095  
Massage, driver seat 910  
Night vision 2,365 1,655
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,550  
Wood trim, alternative type 985 302
Sunshades, second row, power 680 698
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Rear Seat Comfort Package   1,395
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Special order charge   250
Driver Assistance Package   2,697
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Heated steering wheel   456
Options (change) 20,080 14,665
Options (change) 18,275 13,656
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $105,305 $108,390
Total Invoice $96,935 $100,952

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 7
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,961
Model Year20142012
Model7-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 7S400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine350hp I6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-18
Total Price$105,305$108,390
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,280$108,390
Total Invoice$96,935$100,952
Adjustments for Features-9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,991$100,952

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

Model Year20142012
Model7-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 7S400 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
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
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$7,590$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9440

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

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,680 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 7

M Sport Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 Requested212558%
Total Not Requested155042%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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