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BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,575

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $24,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,506

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $23,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008200820082008
Model8-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimM850iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $111,900 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $104,745 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $112,895 $88,575 $130,875 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $105,740 $82,506 $121,985 $137,981 $184,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,180
Model Year20192008200820082008
Model8-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimM850iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine523hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$112,895$88,575$130,875$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-16,045-21,745-27,345-27,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,895$72,530$109,130$120,730$170,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,600$48,200$98,075
Total Invoice$105,740$82,506$121,985$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-14,946-20,268-25,481-25,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,740$67,560$101,717$112,500$158,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,157$44,940$91,337

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Features Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20192008200820082008
Model8-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimM850iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control $150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power front side windows $250$250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900$900$900
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof $900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$19,045$24,745$30,345$30,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,045$21,745$27,345$27,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,946-20,268-25,481-25,398

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20192008
Model8-SeriesS-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.1 in124.6 in
Length191.2 in205.0 in
Width74.9 in73.7 in
Height53.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,479 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom33.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.5 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 ft3

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