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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: $92,335

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $10,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,540

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $9,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182008200820082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B7SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 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.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $83,100 $86,500 $90,700 $94,100 $96,400 $156,700 $138,800 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $77,965 $81,095 $85,030 $88,160 $90,330 $146,410 $129,765 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Interior Design Package 1,800   1,800   1,800            
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500              
Executive Package 4,100 4,100 4,100 4,100 3,200            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690   690   690            
Temporary spare tire 150 150   150 150            
Synthetic suede headliner   1,050   1,050   0 1,400        
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0 0        
Premium I Package               3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear               1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio               510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer               520   520  
Tires, run-flat               220 220    
Wood trim                   0 0
Interior Design Package 1,655   1,655   1,655            
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,380 1,380 1,380 1,380              
Executive Package 3,770 3,770 3,770 3,770 2,945            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 635   635   635            
Temporary spare tire 140 140   140 140            
Synthetic suede headliner   965   965   0 1,290        
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0 0        
Premium I Package               2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear               1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio               474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer               484   484  
Tires, run-flat               205 205    
Wood trim                   0 0
Options (change) 8,240 6,800 8,090 6,800 5,840 0 1,400 5,550 1,860 4,660 1,640
Options (change) 7,580 6,255 7,440 6,255 5,375 0 1,290 5,162 1,730 4,334 1,525
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 -4,668 0 1,700 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $92,335 $94,295 $95,117 $97,227 $103,235 $159,395 $141,195 $103,025 $138,535 $137,435 $192,315
Total Invoice $86,540 $88,345 $88,797 $90,742 $96,700 $149,105 $132,050 $95,966 $129,081 $128,058 $179,096

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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: $7,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,669
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182008200820082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B7SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 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.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine320hp I6320hp I6255hp I4 PiH255hp I4 PiH445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$92,335$94,295$95,117$97,227$103,235$159,395$141,195$103,025$138,535$137,435$192,315
Adjustments for Features-250-1,775-2,000-225-9,900-6,125-2,985-3,435-3,385-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,310$94,295$93,342$95,227$103,010$149,495$135,070$100,040$135,100$134,050$188,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$1,032$2,917$10,700$57,185$42,760$0$35,060$34,010$88,890
Total Invoice$86,540$88,345$88,797$90,742$96,700$149,105$132,050$95,966$129,081$128,058$179,096
Adjustments for Features-230-1,657-1,867-211-9,261-5,728-2,780-3,201-3,154-3,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,517$88,345$87,140$88,875$96,489$139,844$126,322$93,186$125,880$124,904$175,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,828$623$2,358$9,972$53,327$39,805$0$32,694$31,718$82,758

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182008200820082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B7SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 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.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0  $0  $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$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500     
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests       $500$500$500$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$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$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$50$50$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$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$6750$6750$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     
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote       $200$200$200$200
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150$150$150$150    
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100$100$100$100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150    
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15    
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$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250    
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    
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$100$100$100
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350$350$350    
Headlight washers       $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting       $150$150$150$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    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights       $500$500$500$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  $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 $150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100    
Metal pedals       $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row       $-300$-300$-300$-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 headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel         $150$150
Upgraded floor mats$0 $0 $0      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150   $150  
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$4000$4000$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100$100$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 $100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,290$11,265$13,040$13,265$11,490$21,165$17,390$14,250$14,700$14,650$14,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$1,775$2,000$225$9,900$6,125$2,985$3,435$3,385$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-1,657-1,867-211-9,261-5,728-2,780-3,201-3,154-3,152

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

Model Year20182008
Model7-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.4 in100.8 in
Length206.6 in178.5 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.0 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 ft37.3 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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%
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 SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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