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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: $133,325

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $7,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $122,870

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $8,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
Model7-SeriesSL
TrimAlpina B7SL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $128,100 $133,200
Base Invoice $118,030 $123,876
Enhanced Active Cruise Control 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Tires, run-flat   220
Enhanced Active Cruise Control 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Tires, run-flat   205
Options (change) 4,300 4,060
Options (change) 3,915 3,776
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $133,325 $140,735
Total Invoice $122,870 $131,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series Alpina B7
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,105
Model Year20132008
Model7-SeriesSL
TrimAlpina B7SL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V8510hp V12
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21255/40-18
Total Price$133,325$140,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,325$138,425
Total Invoice$122,870$131,127
Adjustments for Features0-2,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,870$128,975

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

Model Year20132008
Model7-SeriesSL
TrimAlpina B7SL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Ceramic controls$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,215$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,152

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

Model Year20132008
Model7-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.9 in100.8 in
Length199.8 in178.5 in
Width74.9 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,655 lb.4,455 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.710.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

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