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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,050

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $45,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $42,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,800 $57,125 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $45,385 $53,127 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Convenience Package 1,550 2,275        
Navigation system 2,100 1,950        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
iPod integration 0 0        
Heated front seats 450          
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,140   1,140  
Front sport buckets 500          
Wood trim   400     0 0
Convenience Package 1,442 2,115        
Navigation system 1,953 1,813        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
iPod integration 0 0        
Heated front seats 418          
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325 1,060   1,060  
Front sport buckets 466          
Wood trim   373     0 0
Options (change) 6,425 5,450 1,140 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 5,977 5,069 1,060 0 1,060 0
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $56,050 $65,100 $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $52,187 $60,721 $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,639
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp V6340hp V8382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9215, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,050$65,100$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features-1,5500-8,005-10,305-9,355-10,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$65,100$93,810$132,270$130,260$187,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,600$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$52,187$60,721$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features-1,4430-7,457-9,601-8,716-9,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,744$60,721$87,383$123,237$121,369$174,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,977$0$35,854$33,986$87,474

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key   $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Power convertible top$4000$4000    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,475$7,925$15,930$18,230$17,280$18,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0$8,005$10,305$9,355$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4430-7,457-9,601-8,716-9,689

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092009
ModelA4 / S4SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in100.8 in
Length180.0 in180.4 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height54.8 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,859 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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