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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: $91,545

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $62,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,225

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $58,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelSLSL7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $71,000 $84,300 $122,600
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $65,500 $77,735 $112,970
Driver Assistance Package 2,950       2,100
Wood trim 0 0      
Night vision 2,260   2,600 2,600 2,600
Power door closers 450        
Convenience Package     1,700 1,700  
Premium Sound Package     1,800    
Luxury Seating Package     3,200 2,000  
Individual Composition     7,700    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
App support     250 250 250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744       1,910
Wood trim 0 0      
Night vision 2,102   2,365 2,365 2,365
Power door closers 419        
Convenience Package     1,545 1,545  
Premium Sound Package     1,640    
Luxury Seating Package     2,910 1,820  
Individual Composition     7,005    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,185
App support     230 230 230
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,090  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320  
Options (change) 5,660 0 19,650 10,500 7,350
Options (change) 5,265 0 17,830 9,505 6,690
Destination 925 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $153,885 $216,725 $91,545 $96,695 $131,845
Total Invoice $143,179 $201,710 $84,225 $89,135 $121,555

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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: $49,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,178
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelSLSL7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8621hp V12315hp I6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$153,885$216,725$91,545$96,695$131,845
Adjustments for Features-13,200-15,750-5500-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,685$200,975$90,995$96,695$128,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,290$0$5,700$37,450
Total Invoice$143,179$201,710$84,225$89,135$121,555
Adjustments for Features-12,282-14,659-5060-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,897$187,051$83,719$89,135$118,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,154$0$5,416$34,701

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

Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelSLSL7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Wind blocker, power small$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Lane departure warning$200$200  $200
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking  $0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather headliner $1000   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650 $650
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$19,025$21,575$6,375$5,825$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,200$15,750$550$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,282-14,659-5060-3,135

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

Model Year20142012
ModelSL7-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in120.9 in
Length181.8 in199.8 in
Width73.9 in74.9 in
Height51.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special exterior trim0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
245/40WR20 tires200No
275/35WR20 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested200074%
Total Not Requested70026%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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