Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 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: $7,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $123,005

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $8,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS63 AMGAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $131,350 $126,500
Base Invoice $122,156 $116,560
Premium III Package 1,710  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,400
Heated steering wheel 470  
iPod integration 425  
Night vision   2,600
Premium III Package 1,590  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,185
Heated steering wheel 437  
iPod integration 395  
Night vision   2,365
Options (change) 5,485 5,000
Options (change) 5,100 4,550
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 3,000 1,000
Total Price $140,710 $133,395
Total Invoice $131,131 $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: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,029
Model Year20092012
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$133,395
Adjustments for Features-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,460$133,395
Total Invoice$131,131$123,005
Adjustments for Features-2,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,034$123,005

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

Model Year20092012
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
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
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$8,715$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0970

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

Model Year20092012
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%

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