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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: $42,445

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $63,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,536

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $59,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,800 $48,100 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $31,434 $44,734 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Sport Package 1,000        
S Line Interior Package 950        
Prestige Package 5,300 5,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Package 930        
S Line Interior Package 883        
Prestige Package 4,927 5,488      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,750 7,400 1,170 1,170 0
Options (change) 7,207 6,885 1,088 1,088 0
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $42,445 $56,395 $105,945 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $39,536 $52,514 $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 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,677
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4333hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$42,445$56,395$105,945$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-10,165-11,515-12,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$55,245$95,780$132,180$189,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,800$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$39,536$52,514$98,681$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-9,468-10,728-11,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,536$51,443$89,213$123,151$176,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,907$0$33,938$87,399

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

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
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   
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$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$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,700$15,715$17,065$18,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$10,165$11,515$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-9,468-10,728-11,701

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

Model Year20142011
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 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
S Line Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested301559%
Total Not Requested212541%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested146551%
Total Not Requested140049%

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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