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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: $60,970

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $91,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,768

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $84,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelA4 / S4SLSL
TrimS4 3.0TAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,600 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $44,268 $140,756 $204,461
Prestige Package 6,250    
Driver Assist Package 3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250    
Active rear differential 1,250    
Wood trim   0 0
Prestige Package 5,813    
Driver Assist Package 3,023    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163    
Active rear differential 1,163    
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 12,475 0 0
Options (change) 11,605 0 0
Destination 895 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,970 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $56,768 $141,681 $206,686

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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: $75,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,538
Model Year201320172017
ModelA4 / S4SLSL
TrimS4 3.0TAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,970$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-15,450-19,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,970$136,825$202,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65,700
Total Invoice$56,768$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-14,375-18,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,768$127,306$188,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,185

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

Model Year201320172017
ModelA4 / S4SLSL
TrimS4 3.0TAMG SL63AMG SL65
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
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$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
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$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$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,915$23,365$27,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,450$19,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,375-18,195

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

Model Year20132017
ModelA4 / S4SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.7 in
Length185.1 in182.3 in
Width71.9 in73.9 in
Height56.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,827 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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested236576%
Total Not Requested75024%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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