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

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

Lowest Total Price: $67,195

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $15,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,555

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelR-Class7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimR350740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,690 $75,500 $88,200 $101,000 $137,300 $126,500
Base Invoice $49,002 $69,640 $81,325 $93,100 $126,495 $116,560
Xenon HID headlights 985          
Obstacle detection, rear 800          
Premium 2 Package 4,400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Heated front seats 750          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,200 2,200
Blind spot warning system 600          
Heated steering wheel 225          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090          
Convenience Package   1,700 1,700      
Premium Sound Package   1,800        
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350    
Xenon HID headlights 916          
Obstacle detection, rear 744          
Premium 2 Package 4,092          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Heated front seats 698          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,000 2,000
Blind spot warning system 558          
Heated steering wheel 209          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014          
Convenience Package   1,545 1,545      
Premium Sound Package   1,640        
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320    
Options (change) 13,630 6,300 4,850 3,150 2,200 2,200
Options (change) 12,678 5,735 4,415 2,870 2,000 2,000
Destination 875 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000
Total Price $67,195 $82,695 $94,945 $105,045 $142,095 $130,595
Total Invoice $62,555 $76,270 $87,635 $96,865 $131,090 $120,455

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,391
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelR-Class7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimR350740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V6315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$67,195$82,695$94,945$105,045$142,095$130,595
Adjustments for Features-1,8000-750-2,100-9,050-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,395$82,695$94,195$102,945$133,045$126,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,500$20,250$50,350$43,700
Total Invoice$62,555$76,270$87,635$96,865$131,090$120,455
Adjustments for Features-1,6760-692-1,936-8,349-3,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,879$76,270$86,943$94,929$122,741$116,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,673$18,659$46,471$40,311

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelR-Class7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimR350740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Heated steering wheel$100   $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500 
Blind spot warning system$200   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200 
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
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 cover$75     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Regenerative braking $0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows   $200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100     
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200 
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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, second row seats    $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Active steering    $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$9,740$7,940$8,690$10,040$16,990$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0$750$2,100$9,050$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6760-692-1,936-8,349-3,874

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-Class7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in126.4 in
Length203.1 in205.3 in
Width77.1 in74.9 in
Height65.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested140098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested140098%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested140098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%

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