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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: $94,925

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $59,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,320

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $56,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSLSL
Trim740i750iAlpina B7SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $70,650 $82,500 $122,000 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $65,200 $76,100 $112,440 $136,989 $199,485
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800      
Individual Composition 7,700        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,350 2,950  
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700      
Luxury Seating Package 3,200 2,000      
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,260  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800   590 590
Cold Weather Package 1,200 800      
App support 250 250 250    
Rearview camera 400 400      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200      
Around view cameras     1,200    
Wood trim       0 0
Power door closers       450  
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640      
Individual Composition 7,005        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,230 2,744  
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545      
Luxury Seating Package 2,910 1,820      
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,102  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730   549 549
Cold Weather Package 1,090 730      
App support 230 230 230    
Rearview camera 365 365      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090      
Around view cameras     1,090    
Wood trim       0 0
Power door closers       419  
Options (change) 23,400 15,300 7,800 6,250 590
Options (change) 21,245 13,880 7,100 5,814 549
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 0 1,300
Total Price $94,925 $99,675 $131,675 $154,475 $217,315
Total Invoice $87,320 $91,855 $121,415 $143,728 $202,259

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series 740i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,700
Model Year20112011201120142014
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSLSL
Trim740i750iAlpina B7SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine315hp I6400hp V8500hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/50-18245/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$94,925$99,675$131,675$154,475$217,315
Adjustments for Features-7500-2,450-12,250-14,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,175$99,675$129,225$142,225$202,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$35,050$0$60,290
Total Invoice$87,320$91,855$121,415$143,728$202,259
Adjustments for Features-6900-2,259-11,398-13,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,630$91,855$119,156$132,330$188,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,225$32,526$0$56,154

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

Model Year20112011201120142014
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSLSL
Trim740i750iAlpina B7SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote  $200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,875$6,125$8,575$18,375$20,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0$2,450$12,250$14,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-6900-2,259-11,398-13,775

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

Model Year20112014
Model7-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.9 in101.8 in
Length199.8 in181.8 in
Width74.9 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.713.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special exterior trim0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
245/40WR20 tires200No
275/35WR20 tires200No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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