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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: $98,005

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $4,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,126

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $3,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS400 HybridActiveHybrid 7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $87,950 $84,300
Base Invoice $81,794 $77,735
Premium 2 Package 4,950  
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 1,900
Night vision 1,740 2,600
Sunshades, second row, power 740  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,800
Massage, driver seat   1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   1,000
Executive Package   4,800
Enhanced Active Cruise Control   2,400
Semi-automated parking system   500
Premium 2 Package 4,604  
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 1,730
Night vision 1,618 2,365
Sunshades, second row, power 688  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,550
Massage, driver seat   910
Sunshade, rear, power   910
Executive Package   4,370
Enhanced Active Cruise Control   2,185
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 10,330 17,000
Options (change) 9,607 15,475
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -1,150 0
Total Price $98,005 $102,225
Total Invoice $91,126 $94,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,881
Model Year20102013
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS400 HybridActiveHybrid 7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine275hp V6 H350hp I6 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$98,005$102,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,005$101,000
Total Invoice$91,126$94,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,126$93,007

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

Model Year20102013
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS400 HybridActiveHybrid 7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
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
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,915$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,128

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

Model Year20102013
ModelS-Class7-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in126.4 in
Length206.5 in205.3 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height58.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,390 lb.4,680 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested230074%
Total Not Requested80026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 7

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Massage, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested90032%
Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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