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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: $90,845

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $56,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,250

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $52,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelSLSL7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG740i740i M Sport750i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $139,050 $198,750 $81,300 $84,700 $94,400
Base Invoice $129,316 $184,838 $75,475 $78,570 $87,530
Premium 1 Package 3,150        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170        
Wood trim 0 0      
Interior Design Package     1,800   1,800
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,500 1,500  
Massage, driver seat     1,000 1,000  
Executive Package     4,100 4,100 3,200
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Synthetic suede headliner       1,050  
Premium 1 Package 2,930        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088        
Wood trim 0 0      
Interior Design Package     1,640   1,640
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,365 1,365  
Massage, driver seat     910 910  
Executive Package     3,730 3,730 2,910
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Synthetic suede headliner       955  
Options (change) 4,320 0 8,550 7,800 5,150
Options (change) 4,018 0 7,780 7,095 4,685
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $146,845 $202,225 $90,845 $93,495 $100,545
Total Invoice $136,809 $188,313 $84,250 $86,660 $93,210

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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: $51,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,739
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelSLSL7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG740i740i M Sport750i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine518hp V8604hp V12320hp I6320hp I6445hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$146,845$202,225$90,845$93,495$100,545
Adjustments for Features-4,100-4,100000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,745$198,125$90,845$93,495$100,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,380$0$2,650$9,700
Total Invoice$136,809$188,313$84,250$86,660$93,210
Adjustments for Features-3,820-3,818000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,989$184,495$84,250$86,660$93,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,506$0$2,410$8,960

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

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelSLSL7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG740i740i M Sport750i
Body2dr 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   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$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$225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$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   
Glass roof panel(s) $300   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150$150$150
Gesture control system  $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
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
Traffic information$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   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Ceramic controls  $0$0$0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$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$100
Total Value of Features$14,250$14,250$10,150$10,150$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$4,100$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,820-3,818000

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

Model Year20112016
ModelSL7-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase100.8 in126.4 in
Length180.4 in206.6 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height51.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in44.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft318.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Massage, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165068%
Total Not Requested77532%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i M Sport

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Massage, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165068%
Total Not Requested77532%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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