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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: $93,725

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $10,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,300

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $10,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017201720172017
Model7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i750iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $74,000 $87,300 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $68,260 $80,495 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Individual Composition 6,700 6,700        
Executive Package 4,800          
Massage, driver seat 1,000 1,000        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200        
LED headlights 1,900 1,900        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 650 650 650 650
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250  
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    
Black exterior trim (optional)         750 750
Individual Composition 6,095 6,095        
Executive Package 4,370          
Massage, driver seat 910 910        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095        
LED headlights 1,730 1,730        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 605 605 605 605
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093  
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    
Black exterior trim (optional)         698 698
Options (change) 18,800 14,000 15,890 10,840 5,600 2,900
Options (change) 17,115 12,745 14,780 10,083 5,210 2,698
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $93,725 $102,225 $103,765 $122,565 $157,875 $224,975
Total Invoice $86,300 $94,165 $96,569 $114,052 $146,891 $209,384

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 7-Series 740i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year201420142017201720172017
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$93,725$102,225$103,765$122,565$157,875$224,975
Adjustments for Features-6500-11,485-11,485-11,810-13,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,075$102,225$92,280$111,080$146,065$211,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0$18,800$53,785$118,985
Total Invoice$86,300$94,165$96,569$114,052$146,891$209,384
Adjustments for Features-5990-10,689-10,687-10,988-12,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,701$94,165$85,880$103,365$135,903$196,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,464$0$17,485$50,023$110,744

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

Model Year201420142017201720172017
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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
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  $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  $0$0
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
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50    
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    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
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$7,165$6,515$18,000$18,000$18,325$20,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$11,485$11,485$11,810$13,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-10,689-10,687-10,988-12,760

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

Model Year20142017
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

Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wood trim, alternative type0Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
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 Requested175060%
Total Not Requested115040%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wood trim, alternative type0Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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 detection50Yes
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 Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
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 detection50Yes
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 Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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 detection50Yes
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 Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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