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

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BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $90,020

BMW 7-Series 750i   
Difference: $22,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,010

BMW 7-Series 750i   
Difference: $21,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
Model7-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim750iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $80,300 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $74,055 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Premium Sound Package 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,700      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400      
Premium 1 Package   3,850    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Premium Sound Package 1,820      
Convenience Package 1,545      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135      
Premium 1 Package   3,580    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 7,895 7,320 3,470 2,300
Options (change) 7,130 6,807 3,227 2,139
Destination 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $90,020 $112,095 $145,995 $204,525
Total Invoice $83,010 $104,400 $136,018 $190,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series 750i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,799
Model Year2009201120112011
Model7-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim750iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$90,020$112,095$145,995$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-8,150-8,150-9,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,020$103,945$137,845$195,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$83,010$104,400$136,018$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-7,591-7,593-8,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,010$96,809$128,425$181,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,616$85,076

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2009201120112011
Model7-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim750iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power door closers$300   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,925$15,075$15,075$16,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,150$8,150$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,591-7,593-8,567

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092011
Model7-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.9 in100.8 in
Length199.8 in180.4 in
Width74.9 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,565 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.710.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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