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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: $101,485

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,512

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID   
Difference: $7,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDActiveHybrid 750Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $91,000 $101,000
Base Invoice $84,630 $93,100
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Night vision 1,780 2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,800
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Luxury Seating Package   2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Night vision 1,655 2,365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,550
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Luxury Seating Package   1,820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
Options (change) 8,610 8,950
Options (change) 8,007 8,145
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $101,485 $110,845
Total Invoice $94,512 $102,140

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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: $8,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,213
Model Year20112012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDActiveHybrid 750Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine275hp V6 H455hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$101,485$110,845
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,485$110,395
Total Invoice$94,512$102,140
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,512$101,725

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

Model Year20112012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDActiveHybrid 750Li
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-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
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 7-Series features.

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,474 lb.4,841 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 7-Series specs.

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 - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750Li

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested140098%
Total Not Requested252%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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