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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: $58,950

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $90,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,891

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $84,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelA4 / S4SLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,100 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $43,804 $135,594 $197,383
Prestige Package 6,300    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100    
Active rear differential 1,100    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Wood trim 500 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950  
Prestige Package 5,859    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954    
Active rear differential 1,024    
Blind spot warning system 466    
Wood trim 466 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744  
Options (change) 10,975 2,950 0
Options (change) 10,212 2,744 0
Destination 875 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,950 $149,655 $214,445
Total Invoice $54,891 $139,243 $199,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,638
Model Year201120132013
ModelA4 / S4SLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$58,950$149,655$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-13,665-19,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,950$135,990$194,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$58,890
Total Invoice$54,891$139,243$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-12,714-18,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,891$126,529$181,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$54,849

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

Model Year201120132013
ModelA4 / S4SLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
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
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather headliner  $1000
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,175$19,840$25,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,665$19,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,714-18,210

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

Model Year20112013
ModelA4 / S4SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.8 in
Length185.2 in181.8 in
Width71.9 in73.9 in
Height56.2 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201571%
Total Not Requested82529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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