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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: $50,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $46,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,800 $57,125 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $45,385 $53,127 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
Convenience Package 1,550 2,275      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Navigation system 2,100 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
iPod integration 0 0      
Heated front seats 450        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Front sport buckets 500        
Wood trim   400   0 0
Convenience Package 1,442 2,115      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Navigation system 1,953 1,813      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
iPod integration 0 0      
Heated front seats 418        
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325      
Front sport buckets 466        
Wood trim   373   0 0
Options (change) 6,425 5,450 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,977 5,069 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,050 $65,100 $106,405 $146,705 $214,445
Total Invoice $52,187 $60,721 $99,020 $136,499 $199,588

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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: $45,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,548
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp V6340hp V8429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9215, 9600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,050$65,100$106,405$146,705$214,445
Adjustments for Features-1,5500-6,155-10,855-18,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$65,100$100,250$135,850$195,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,600$0$35,600$95,440
Total Invoice$52,187$60,721$99,020$136,499$199,588
Adjustments for Features-1,4430-5,728-10,100-17,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,744$60,721$93,292$126,399$182,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,977$0$33,107$88,840

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

Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300   
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
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$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,450$7,900$14,055$18,755$26,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0$6,155$10,855$18,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4430-5,728-10,100-17,456

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

Model Year20092013
ModelA4 / S4SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in101.8 in
Length180.0 in181.8 in
Width70.0 in73.9 in
Height54.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,859 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.913.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

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