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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: $55,070 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||
| Difference: $47,215 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,280 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||
| Difference: $43,997 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $47,600 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $44,268 |
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Navigation Package | 3,050 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,250 | ||||
| Active rear differential | 1,250 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||||
| Proximity key | 550 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Navigation Package | 2,837 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,163 | ||||
| Active rear differential | 1,163 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | ||||
| Proximity key | 511 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,810 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 6,575 |
| Options (change) | 4,473 | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1,525 | 6,117 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $102,285 | $138,315 | $134,415 | $192,315 | $55,070 |
| Total Invoice | $95,277 | $128,876 | $125,249 | $179,096 | $51,280 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,565 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,008 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $102,285 | $138,315 | $134,415 | $192,315 | $55,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,650 | -10,450 | -9,600 | -10,550 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,635 | $127,865 | $124,815 | $181,765 | $55,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,230 | $32,180 | $89,130 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $95,277 | $128,876 | $125,249 | $179,096 | $51,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,989 | -9,737 | -8,945 | -9,825 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $86,288 | $119,139 | $116,304 | $169,271 | $51,280 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,851 | $30,016 | $82,983 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $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 | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $16,465 | $17,265 | $16,415 | $17,365 | $6,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,650 | $10,450 | $9,600 | $10,550 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,989 | -9,737 | -8,945 | -9,825 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.5 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Active rear differential | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 35% |
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