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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: $59,000

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $51,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,941

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $47,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelA4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,400 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $47,802 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
S Sport Package 2,500      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600      
Warm Weather Package 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Premium 1 Package   3,850    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700
Wood trim     0 0
S Sport Package 2,326      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418      
Warm Weather Package 884      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Premium 1 Package   3,580    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 6,625 5,720 1,870 700
Options (change) 6,164 5,319 1,739 651
Destination 975 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $59,000 $110,495 $144,395 $202,925
Total Invoice $54,941 $102,912 $134,530 $188,964

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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: $46,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,974
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelA4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine354hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$59,000$110,495$144,395$202,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,365-5,365-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,000$105,130$139,030$196,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$54,941$102,912$134,530$188,964
Adjustments for Features0-4,997-4,998-5,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,941$97,915$129,532$182,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,617$85,075

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

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelA4 / S4SLSLSL
TrimS4 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
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 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
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   
Vehicle exit assist$25   
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
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 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,000$17,365$17,365$18,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,365$5,365$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,997-4,998-5,974

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA4 / S4SL
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 / S4 S4 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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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