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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: $92,325

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $7,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,955

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $7,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017201720172017
Model7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i750iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $70,650 $82,500 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $65,200 $76,100 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400        
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800        
Individual Composition 7,700          
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700        
Luxury Seating Package 3,200 2,000        
App support 250 250        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 650 650 650 650
Cold Weather Package 1,200 800        
Rearview camera 400 400        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200        
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Premium Package     5,050      
Power door closers     450 450 450  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,000 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery     900 900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135        
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640        
Individual Composition 7,005          
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545        
Luxury Seating Package 2,910 1,820        
App support 230 230        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 605 605 605 605
Cold Weather Package 1,090 730        
Rearview camera 365 365        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090        
Wood trim, alternative type   985 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Premium Package     4,697      
Power door closers     419 419 419  
Synthetic suede headliner     930 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery     837 837    
Options (change) 20,800 13,780 11,800 6,750 4,850 2,150
Options (change) 18,880 12,500 10,976 6,279 4,512 2,000
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $92,325 $98,155 $99,675 $118,475 $157,125 $224,225
Total Invoice $84,955 $90,475 $92,765 $110,248 $146,193 $208,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,072
Model Year201120112017201720172017
Model7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i750iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine315hp I6400hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/50-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$92,325$98,155$99,675$118,475$157,125$224,225
Adjustments for Features-7500-10,285-10,285-15,110-17,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,575$98,155$89,390$108,190$142,015$207,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,580$0$18,800$52,625$117,825
Total Invoice$84,955$90,475$92,765$110,248$146,193$208,686
Adjustments for Features-6900-9,572-9,571-14,059-15,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,265$90,475$83,193$100,677$132,134$192,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,210$0$17,484$48,941$109,662

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

Model Year201120112017201720172017
Model7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i750iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,140$16,425$16,425$21,250$23,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0$10,285$10,285$15,110$17,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-6900-9,572-9,571-14,059-15,831

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

Model Year20112017
Model7-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.9 in101.7 in
Length199.8 in182.3 in
Width74.9 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.3,827 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 type0Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested200074%
Total Not Requested70026%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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