Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2011

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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: $133,975

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $6,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $123,545

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $7,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS63 AMGAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $131,350 $125,900
Base Invoice $122,156 $116,030
Premium III Package 1,710  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,400
iPod integration 425  
Heated steering wheel 470  
Night vision   2,600
Around view cameras   1,200
Premium III Package 1,590  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,185
iPod integration 395  
Heated steering wheel 437  
Night vision   2,365
Around view cameras   1,090
Options (change) 5,485 6,200
Options (change) 5,100 5,640
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 1,000
Total Price $140,710 $133,975
Total Invoice $131,131 $123,545

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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: $4,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,909
Model Year20092011
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS63 AMGAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine518hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/35-21
Total Price$140,710$133,975
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,910$133,975
Total Invoice$131,131$123,545
Adjustments for Features-1,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,454$123,545

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

Model Year20092011
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS63 AMGAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
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-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $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 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
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$8,915$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6770

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

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,663 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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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