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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: $91,045

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $55,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,335

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $50,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSL
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B7SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,500 $84,900 $89,100 $92,500 $94,600 $153,800 $137,000 $140,440
Base Invoice $76,475 $79,605 $83,545 $86,675 $88,660 $143,715 $128,090 $130,609
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Interior Design Package 1,800   1,800   1,800      
Massage, driver seat 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Executive Package 4,100 4,100 4,100 4,100 3,200      
Temporary spare tire 150 150   150 150      
Synthetic suede headliner   1,050   1,050   0 1,400  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear               1,180
Wood trim               0
Illuminated door sill trim plates               1,000
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,380 1,380 1,380 1,380        
Interior Design Package 1,655   1,655   1,655      
Massage, driver seat 920 920 920 920        
Executive Package 3,770 3,770 3,770 3,770 2,945      
Temporary spare tire 140 140   140 140      
Synthetic suede headliner   965   965   0 1,290  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear               1,097
Wood trim               0
Illuminated door sill trim plates               930
Options (change) 8,550 7,800 8,400 7,800 5,150 0 1,400 2,180
Options (change) 7,865 7,175 7,725 7,175 4,740 0 1,290 2,027
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 -4,668 0 1,700 0 2,600
Total Price $91,045 $93,695 $93,827 $96,627 $100,745 $156,495 $139,395 $146,095
Total Invoice $85,335 $87,775 $87,597 $90,177 $94,395 $146,410 $130,375 $136,111

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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: $50,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,840
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSL
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B7SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine320hp I6320hp I6255hp I4 PiH255hp I4 PiH445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$91,045$93,695$93,827$96,627$100,745$156,495$139,395$146,095
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,875-2,000-125-9,700-5,925-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,920$93,695$91,952$94,627$100,620$146,795$133,470$141,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$1,032$3,707$9,700$55,875$42,550$0
Total Invoice$85,335$87,775$87,597$90,177$94,395$146,410$130,375$136,111
Adjustments for Features-1170-1,751-1,866-117-9,075-5,542-4,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,218$87,775$85,846$88,311$94,278$137,335$124,833$132,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,557$628$3,093$9,060$52,117$39,615$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSL
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B7SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200
RWD$0$0  $0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Display key$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control  $25$25    
Semi-automated parking system     $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Wind blocker, small       $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests       $500
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200  
Blind spot warning system     $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning     $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250 $250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning     $200  
Pedestrian detection     $50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera     $150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack     $50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)       $50
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional)  $0$0    
Electric heater (optional)  $0$0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0$0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0$0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0    
Body kit       $0
Laminated front side windows     $200  
Laminated rear side windows     $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop       $6750
Rear spoiler     $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support     $100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration       $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio       $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot       $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information       $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear       $100
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers       $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting       $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights       $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Ceramic controls$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats     $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals       $75
Neck-level heating, front seats       $150
No leather in second row       $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75  
Power recliner, second row seats     $150  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150  
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upgraded floor mats$0 $0 $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500 
Active steering     $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable       $4000
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,500$10,375$12,250$12,375$10,500$20,075$16,300$14,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,875$2,000$125$9,700$5,925$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1170-1,751-1,866-117-9,075-5,542-4,053

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

Model Year20172012
Model7-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.4 in100.8 in
Length206.6 in180.4 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,226 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165068%
Total Not Requested77532%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i M Sport

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165068%
Total Not Requested77532%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance

Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165068%
Total Not Requested77532%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance M Sport

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165068%
Total Not Requested77532%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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