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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: $94,225

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,840

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $9,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017201720172017
Model7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i750iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $73,600 $86,800 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $67,890 $80,035 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Executive Package 4,800          
Individual Composition 6,400 6,400        
Enhanced Active Cruise Control 2,400 2,400        
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 2,250 2,250 2,250  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900        
Massage, driver seat 1,000 1,000        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 650 650 650 650
Semi-automated parking system 500 500        
App support   250        
Premium Package     5,050      
Power door closers     450 450 450  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,000 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery     900 900    
Wood trim, alternative type     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     4,090 4,090    
Executive Package 4,370          
Individual Composition 5,915 5,915        
Enhanced Active Cruise Control 2,185 2,185        
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 2,093 2,093 2,093  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730        
Massage, driver seat 910 910        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 605 605 605 605
Semi-automated parking system 455 455        
App support   230        
Premium Package     4,697      
Power door closers     419 419 419  
Synthetic suede headliner     930 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery     837 837    
Wood trim, alternative type     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     3,804 3,804    
Options (change) 19,700 15,150 15,890 10,840 4,850 2,150
Options (change) 18,025 13,885 14,780 10,083 4,512 2,000
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $94,225 $102,875 $103,765 $122,565 $157,125 $224,225
Total Invoice $86,840 $94,845 $96,569 $114,052 $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: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,152
Model Year201320132017201720172017
Model7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i750iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine315hp I6445hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T7T7
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)245/50-18245/45-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$94,225$102,875$103,765$122,565$157,125$224,225
Adjustments for Features-6500-12,335-12,335-12,660-14,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,575$102,875$91,430$110,230$144,465$209,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,300$0$18,800$53,035$118,235
Total Invoice$86,840$94,845$96,569$114,052$146,193$208,686
Adjustments for Features-5990-11,480-11,478-11,779-13,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,241$94,845$85,089$102,574$134,414$195,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,604$0$17,485$49,325$110,046

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

Model Year201320132017201720172017
Model7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i750iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
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
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50    
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
Cargo Management 
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 
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
Text dictation$50$50    
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    
Head-up display (HUD)$350     
Headlight washers$50$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300$300
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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,540$5,890$18,225$18,225$18,550$20,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$12,335$12,335$12,660$14,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-11,480-11,478-11,779-13,551

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,311 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

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
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, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
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
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special exterior trim0No
Wood trim, alternative type0Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
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 system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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