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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,640

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $25,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,733

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $23,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-Class7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimML350ML500740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $75,050 $86,400 $106,200 $137,000 $125,900
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $69,245 $79,690 $97,905 $126,240 $116,030
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575          
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450          
Lighting Package 890 890          
Premium Package 6,150 3,750          
Sunroof 1,390 1,290          
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690          
Heated front seats 690            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750          
Satellite radio 500 500          
Proximity key   1,080          
Multicontour seats     1,300        
Convenience Package     1,700 1,700      
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     800 800      
Cold Weather Package     800 800      
CD changer, remote         600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465          
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349          
Lighting Package 828 828          
Premium Package 5,720 3,488          
Sunroof 1,293 1,200          
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004          
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642          
Heated front seats 642            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698          
Satellite radio 465 465          
Proximity key   1,004          
Multicontour seats     1,185        
Convenience Package     1,545 1,545      
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     730 730      
Cold Weather Package     730 730      
CD changer, remote         545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320    
Options (change) 16,115 13,805 6,400 5,100 950 0 0
Options (change) 14,990 12,841 5,830 4,645 865 0 0
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000
Total Price $56,640 $63,080 $82,325 $93,375 $108,025 $139,575 $127,775
Total Invoice $52,733 $58,721 $75,950 $86,210 $99,645 $128,815 $117,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,739
Model Year2006200620112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-Class7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimML350ML500740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$56,640$63,080$82,325$93,375$108,025$139,575$127,775
Adjustments for Features-1,635-1,91000-2,600-7,700-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,005$61,170$82,325$93,375$105,425$131,875$125,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$11,050$23,100$49,550$42,800
Total Invoice$52,733$58,721$75,950$86,210$99,645$128,815$117,905
Adjustments for Features-1,522-1,77800-2,398-7,106-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,211$56,943$75,950$86,210$97,247$121,709$115,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$10,260$21,297$45,759$39,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2006200620112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-Class7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimML350ML500740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500 
Blind spot warning system     $200 
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200 
Rearview camera    $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera     $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175     
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows    $200  
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0 $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls     $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200 
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Active steering     $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,690$4,780$4,780$7,380$12,480$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$1,910$0$0$2,600$7,700$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,522-1,77800-2,398-7,106-2,445

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelM-Class7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in126.4 in
Length188.5 in205.3 in
Width75.2 in74.9 in
Height69.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested97525%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested195081%
Total Not Requested45019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750Li

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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