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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: $57,720

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $48,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,745

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $44,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelA4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,600 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $44,268 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Prestige Package 6,250      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250      
Active rear differential 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Wood trim     0 0
Prestige Package 5,813      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163      
Active rear differential 1,163      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 9,225 1,170 1,170 0
Options (change) 8,582 1,088 1,088 0
Destination 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $57,720 $105,945 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $53,745 $98,681 $133,879 $188,313

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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: $39,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,958
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelA4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,720$105,945$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-8,565-9,915-10,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,720$97,380$133,780$191,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$53,745$98,681$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-7,978-9,238-10,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,745$90,703$124,641$178,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,938$87,399

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

Model Year2013201120112011
ModelA4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,200$15,765$17,115$18,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,565$9,915$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,978-9,238-10,211

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

Model Year20132011
ModelA4 / S4SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in100.8 in
Length185.1 in180.4 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested171555%
Total Not Requested140045%

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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