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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,200

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $24,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,033

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $22,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLC
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $60,300
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $56,079
Sport Package 750    
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Carbon fiber trim   500 1,750
Premium 3 Package     7,100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Sport Package 697    
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670
Carbon fiber trim   466 1,628
Premium 3 Package     6,603
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 12,825 9,775 9,570
Options (change) 11,931 9,095 8,901
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $46,200 $57,950 $70,795
Total Invoice $43,033 $53,960 $65,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,204
Model Year201220122017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLC
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6362hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$46,200$57,950$70,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-10,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$56,850$60,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0
Total Invoice$43,033$53,960$65,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,024-9,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,033$52,936$56,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,903$0

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

Model Year201220122017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4SLC
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Roll bar  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,125$6,225$15,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$10,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024-9,668

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length185.2 in162.8 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.1 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 seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested401573%
Total Not Requested147527%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Synthetic suede door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested181538%
Total Not Requested295062%

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