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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: $50,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $47,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,800 $57,125 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $45,385 $53,127 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation system 2,100 1,950    
Convenience Package 1,550 2,275    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 450      
iPod integration 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,180 1,180
Front sport buckets 500      
Wood trim   400   0
Navigation system 1,953 1,813    
Convenience Package 1,442 2,115    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Heated front seats 418      
iPod integration 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325 1,097 1,097
Front sport buckets 466      
Wood trim   373   0
Options (change) 6,425 5,450 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 5,977 5,069 1,097 1,097
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700 1,300 2,600
Total Price $56,050 $65,100 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $52,187 $60,721 $99,667 $135,181

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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: $43,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,140
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp V6340hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9215, 9510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,050$65,100$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features-1,5500-9,430-10,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$65,100$97,575$134,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,600$0$37,040
Total Invoice$52,187$60,721$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features-1,4430-8,783-9,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,744$60,721$90,884$125,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,977$0$34,533

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

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,175$7,625$17,055$18,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0$9,430$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4430-8,783-9,764

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

Model Year20092012
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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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