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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,320

BMW 7-Series 750i   
Difference: $18,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,525

BMW 7-Series 750i   
Difference: $18,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSL7-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG750i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $76,800
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $70,835
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Premium I Package 3,170        
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,400
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Sound Package         1,800
Adaptive Ride Package         1,900
Convenience Package         1,000
Proximity key         1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Premium I Package 2,948        
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,135
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Sound Package         1,640
Adaptive Ride Package         1,730
Convenience Package         910
Proximity key         910
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Options (change) 7,530 3,840 4,360 3,840 8,695
Options (change) 7,003 3,571 4,055 3,571 7,865
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $105,005 $140,515 $137,135 $194,515 $86,320
Total Invoice $97,807 $130,922 $127,779 $181,142 $79,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series 750i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,854
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSL7-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG750i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12360hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/50-18
Total Price$105,005$140,515$137,135$194,515$86,320
Adjustments for Features-7,975-8,425-7,925-8,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,030$132,090$129,210$185,990$86,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$32,180$88,960$0
Total Invoice$97,807$130,922$127,779$181,142$79,525
Adjustments for Features-7,428-7,850-7,384-7,9390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,379$123,072$120,395$173,203$79,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,693$30,016$82,824$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSL7-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG750i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Integrated hands-free telephone    $500
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,075$15,525$15,025$15,625$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,975$8,425$7,925$8,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,428-7,850-7,384-7,9390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelSL7-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in117.7 in
Length178.5 in198.4 in
Width71.5 in74.9 in
Height51.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,487 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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