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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: $100,825

BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 7   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,370

BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 7   
Difference: $1,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
Model7-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 7S400 HYBRID
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $84,300 $91,000
Base Invoice $78,235 $84,630
M Sport Edition 4,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Massage, driver seat 1,000  
Night vision 2,300 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  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   3,630
M Sport Edition 3,640  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095  
Massage, driver seat 910  
Night vision 2,095 1,655
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,550  
Wood trim, alternative type 985 302
Sunshades, second row, power 680 698
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Options (change) 15,530 9,435
Options (change) 14,140 8,775
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $100,825 $102,310
Total Invoice $93,370 $95,280

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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: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,461
Model Year20152011
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$100,825$102,310
Adjustments for Features-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,150$102,310
Total Invoice$93,370$95,280
Adjustments for Features-1,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,819$95,280

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

Model Year20152011
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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
DVD-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 
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 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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$8,040$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5510

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

Model Year20152011
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.4,474 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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Total Requested212558%
Total Not Requested155042%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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%
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 alert200Yes
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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