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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: $45,400

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $57,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,284

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $53,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,450 $45,900 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $29,249 $42,687 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Sport Package 1,450          
Prestige Package 8,700 6,100        
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim 400 500     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Premium I Package     3,170      
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Sport Package 1,349          
Prestige Package 8,092 5,674        
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim 372 466     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Premium I Package     2,948      
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Options (change) 13,125 9,175 5,880 2,710 2,710 2,710
Options (change) 12,210 8,537 5,468 2,520 2,520 2,520
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $45,400 $55,900 $103,355 $139,385 $135,485 $193,385
Total Invoice $42,284 $52,049 $96,272 $129,871 $126,244 $180,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,206
Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,400$55,900$103,355$139,385$135,485$193,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-11,575-12,375-11,525-12,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,400$54,900$91,780$127,010$123,960$180,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,500$0$35,230$32,180$89,130
Total Invoice$42,284$52,049$96,272$129,871$126,244$180,091
Adjustments for Features0-931-10,782-11,530-10,739-11,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,284$51,118$85,490$118,341$115,505$168,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,834$0$32,851$30,015$82,984

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

Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$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, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50 $50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,490$16,065$16,865$16,015$16,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$11,575$12,375$11,525$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-10,782-11,530-10,739-11,617

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

Model Year20102008
ModelA4 / S4SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in100.8 in
Length185.2 in178.5 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested302571%
Total Not Requested121529%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested86535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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