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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $86,935 BMW 7-Series 740i | |||||||
| Difference: $16,090 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $80,695 BMW 7-Series 740i | |||||||
| Difference: $15,271 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 740i | 740i M Sport | 750i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $81,300 | $84,700 | $94,400 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $75,475 | $78,570 | $87,530 |
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | 2,500 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | 220 | 220 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Multicontour seats | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Interior Design Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 690 | 690 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,050 | ||||||
| Executive Package | 3,200 | ||||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | 2,325 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | 205 | 205 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Multicontour seats | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||||
| Interior Design Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,365 | 1,365 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 630 | 630 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 955 | ||||||
| Executive Package | 2,910 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,550 | 1,860 | 4,660 | 1,640 | 4,640 | 3,200 | 5,840 |
| Options (change) | 5,162 | 1,730 | 4,334 | 1,525 | 4,225 | 2,910 | 5,315 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $103,025 | $138,535 | $137,435 | $192,315 | $86,935 | $88,895 | $101,235 |
| Total Invoice | $95,966 | $129,081 | $128,058 | $179,096 | $80,695 | $82,475 | $93,840 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series 740i | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,580 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,001 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 740i | 740i M Sport | 750i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 320hp I6 | 320hp I6 | 445hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/50-18 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $103,025 | $138,535 | $137,435 | $192,315 | $86,935 | $88,895 | $101,235 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,510 | -3,960 | -3,910 | -3,910 | 0 | -100 | -775 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $99,515 | $134,575 | $133,525 | $188,405 | $86,935 | $88,795 | $100,460 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,060 | $34,010 | $88,890 | $0 | $1,860 | $13,525 |
| Total Invoice | $95,966 | $129,081 | $128,058 | $179,096 | $80,695 | $82,475 | $93,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,270 | -3,690 | -3,643 | -3,641 | 0 | -93 | -718 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $92,696 | $125,391 | $124,415 | $175,455 | $80,695 | $82,382 | $93,122 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,695 | $31,719 | $82,759 | $0 | $1,687 | $12,427 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 740i | 740i M Sport | 750i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Concierge Services - 3 year subscription | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Ceramic controls | $0 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $13,875 | $14,325 | $14,275 | $14,275 | $10,365 | $10,465 | $11,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,510 | $3,960 | $3,910 | $3,910 | $0 | $100 | $775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,270 | -3,690 | -3,643 | -3,641 | 0 | -93 | -718 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 7-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | 7-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 126.4 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 206.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 4,226 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 61.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Interior Design Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i M Sport
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i
| Interior Design Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Ceramic controls | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 30% |
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