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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: $141,245

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $20,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $130,205

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $20,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimAMG S63Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $144,700 $126,500
Base Invoice $134,571 $116,560
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,100
Night vision 2,260 2,600
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Heated second row seats 620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,200
Around view cameras 900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
AWD   3,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,910
Night vision 2,102 2,365
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Heated second row seats 577  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,000
Around view cameras 837  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
AWD   2,760
Options (change) 16,585 12,550
Options (change) 15,427 11,450
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $162,210 $141,245
Total Invoice $150,923 $130,205

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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: $15,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,484
Model Year20172012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimAMG S63Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine577hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20245/35-21
Total Price$162,210$141,245
Adjustments for Features-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$156,585$141,245
Total Invoice$150,923$130,205
Adjustments for Features-5,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$145,689$130,205

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

Model Year20172012
ModelS-Class7-Series
TrimAMG S63Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Animal detection, night$50 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, 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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$13,890$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2340

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

Model Year20172012
ModelS-Class7-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in126.4 in
Length206.5 in205.3 in
Width74.8 in74.9 in
Height58.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.4,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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