Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2012

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $133,395

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $55,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $123,005

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $53,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS65 AMGAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $181,500 $126,500
Base Invoice $168,795 $116,560
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,400
Heated steering wheel 450  
Heated second row seats 520  
iPod integration 425  
Night vision   2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,651 2,185
Heated steering wheel 419  
Heated second row seats 484  
iPod integration 395  
Night vision   2,365
Options (change) 4,245 5,000
Options (change) 3,949 4,550
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 2,600 1,000
Total Price $189,120 $133,395
Total Invoice $176,119 $123,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series Alpina B7
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,111
Model Year20072012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS65 AMGAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine604hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/35-21
Total Price$189,120$133,395
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$185,895$133,395
Total Invoice$176,119$123,005
Adjustments for Features-3,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$173,116$123,005

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

Model Year20072012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS65 AMGAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,840$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0030

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

Model Year20072012
ModelS-Class7-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in126.4 in
Length205.0 in205.3 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height58.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%

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