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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,050 Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet | ||||||
| Difference: $42,555 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187 Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet | ||||||
| Difference: $39,668 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | A4 3.2 Cabriolet | S4 Cabriolet |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $48,800 | $57,125 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $45,385 | $53,127 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 350 | 350 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 400 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,550 | 2,275 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 450 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 1,950 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 500 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 325 | 325 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 373 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,442 | 2,115 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 930 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 418 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | 1,813 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 466 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 6,425 | 5,450 |
| Options (change) | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 5,977 | 5,069 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $98,605 | $137,805 | $133,905 | $191,805 | $56,050 | $65,100 |
| Total Invoice | $91,855 | $128,402 | $124,775 | $178,622 | $52,187 | $60,721 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,690 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,204 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | A4 3.2 Cabriolet | S4 Cabriolet |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 255hp V6 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 180, 9 | 215, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $98,605 | $137,805 | $133,905 | $191,805 | $56,050 | $65,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,415 | -9,115 | -8,265 | -9,215 | -1,550 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $91,190 | $128,690 | $125,640 | $182,590 | $54,500 | $65,100 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $34,450 | $91,400 | $0 | $10,600 |
| Total Invoice | $91,855 | $128,402 | $124,775 | $178,622 | $52,187 | $60,721 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,907 | -8,493 | -7,701 | -8,582 | -1,443 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $84,948 | $119,909 | $117,074 | $170,040 | $50,744 | $60,721 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,961 | $32,126 | $85,092 | $0 | $9,977 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | A4 3.2 Cabriolet | S4 Cabriolet |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $15,390 | $17,090 | $16,240 | $17,190 | $9,525 | $7,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,415 | $9,115 | $8,265 | $9,215 | $1,550 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,907 | -8,493 | -7,701 | -8,582 | -1,443 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 180.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,859 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 45.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 5% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
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