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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: $94,205

BMW 7-Series 750Li   
Difference: $53,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,425

BMW 7-Series 750Li   
Difference: $51,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-Class7-Series7-Series
TrimS600S65 AMG750Li760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $144,200 $194,000 $79,900 $124,100
Base Invoice $134,106 $180,420 $73,690 $114,350
Adaptive Ride Package     1,900  
Convenience Package     1,000  
Premium Sound Package     1,800  
Luxury Seating Package     2,200  
Rear side airbags     385 385
Proximity key     1,000 1,000
Night vision     2,200 2,200
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,800
Adaptive Ride Package     1,730  
Convenience Package     910  
Premium Sound Package     1,640  
Luxury Seating Package     2,000  
Rear side airbags     350 350
Proximity key     910 910
Night vision     1,695 1,695
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,640
Options (change) 0 0 13,480 8,380
Options (change) 0 0 11,910 7,270
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 1,700
Total Price $148,075 $197,875 $94,205 $135,005
Total Invoice $137,981 $184,295 $86,425 $124,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series 750Li
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,439
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-Class7-Series7-Series
TrimS600S65 AMG750Li760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine510hp V12604hp V12360hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14420, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$148,075$197,875$94,205$135,005
Adjustments for Features-6,565-6,4900-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,510$191,385$94,205$132,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$49,875$0$38,050
Total Invoice$137,981$184,295$86,425$124,145
Adjustments for Features-6,117-6,0450-2,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,864$178,250$86,425$121,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$46,386$0$35,191

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-Class7-Series7-Series
TrimS600S65 AMG750Li760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Integrated hands-free telephone  $500$500
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Ski sack  $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 $75
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,865$12,790$6,300$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,565$6,490$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,117-6,0450-2,529

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

Model Year20082008
ModelS-Class7-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in123.2 in
Length205.0 in203.9 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height58.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in43.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

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