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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: $107,615

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,231

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $6,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimS400 HybridActiveHybrid 750Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $91,850 $101,000
Base Invoice $85,421 $93,100
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Rear Seat Comfort Package 1,500  
Special order charge 250  
Night vision 1,780 2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,800
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Cold Weather Package   800
Luxury Seating Package   2,000
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Rear Seat Comfort Package 1,395  
Special order charge 250  
Night vision 1,655 2,365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,550
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Cold Weather Package   730
Luxury Seating Package   1,820
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
Options (change) 13,890 13,450
Options (change) 12,935 12,240
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $107,615 $115,345
Total Invoice $100,231 $106,235

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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: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,260
Model Year20122012
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$107,615$115,345
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,340$115,345
Total Invoice$100,231$106,235
Adjustments for Features-2560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,975$106,235

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

Model Year20122012
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 
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
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
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$5,765$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2560

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,630 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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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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats150No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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