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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: $139,395

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $130,375

BMW 7-Series Alpina B7   
Difference: $7,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSL7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGAlpina B7
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $139,050 $137,000
Base Invoice $129,316 $128,090
Premium 1 Package 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700  
Wood trim 0  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,400
Dark-colored headliner (optional)   0
Premium 1 Package 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651  
Wood trim 0  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,290
Dark-colored headliner (optional)   0
Options (change) 5,020 1,400
Options (change) 4,669 1,290
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $147,545 $139,395
Total Invoice $137,460 $130,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series Alpina B7
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,558
Model Year20112017
ModelSL7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGAlpina B7
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine518hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$147,545$139,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,545$137,820
Total Invoice$137,460$130,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$137,460$128,902

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

Model Year20112017
ModelSL7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGAlpina B7
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Display key $50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Ceramic controls $0
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Rear wheel steering $1500
Total Value of Features$14,300$15,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473

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

Model Year20112017
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 Weight4,274 lb.4,755 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%

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