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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: $109,305

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,806

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $7,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelSLSL7-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG760i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $111,500
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $101,645
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,200
Wood trim   0  
Convenience Package     1,000
HD radio     500
Satellite radio     595
Proximity key     1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,000
Wood trim   0  
Convenience Package     910
HD radio     455
Satellite radio     540
Proximity key     910
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 5,295
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 4,815
Destination 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 1,700
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $119,190
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $108,855

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,769
Model Year201220122006
ModelSLSL7-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG760i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/40-20
Total Price$109,305$147,395$119,190
Adjustments for Features-7,215-7,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,090$139,780$119,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,690$0
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$108,855
Adjustments for Features-6,720-7,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,086$130,226$108,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,140$0

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

Model Year201220122006
ModelSLSL7-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG760i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Integrated hands-free telephone  $500
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$13,315$13,715$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,215$7,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,720-7,0940

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

Model Year20122006
ModelSL7-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in117.7 in
Length180.4 in198.4 in
Width71.5 in74.9 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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