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Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,025

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $55,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,872

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $51,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelA4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,300 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $34,690 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Premium Plus Package 3,800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Sport Plus Package 3,400        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Plus Package 3,534        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536        
Sport Plus Package 3,162        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,775 1,140 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 7,232 1,060 0 1,060 0
Destination 950 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $46,025 $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $42,872 $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,651
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelA4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine252hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,025$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-7,855-10,155-9,205-10,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,025$93,960$132,420$130,410$187,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$42,872$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-7,317-9,461-8,577-9,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,872$87,523$123,377$121,508$174,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,854$33,985$87,473

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelA4SLSLSLSL
TrimA4 2.0TSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
USB port$25    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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 trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$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$9,150$17,005$19,305$18,355$19,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,855$10,155$9,205$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,317-9,461-8,577-9,550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172009
ModelA4SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in100.8 in
Length186.1 in180.4 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested147545%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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