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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: $59,000 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||
| Difference: $47,265 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $54,941 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||
| Difference: $44,038 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 | $47,802 |
| Premium I Package | 3,750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| S Sport Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Warm Weather Package | 950 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,600 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 3,488 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| S Sport Package | 2,326 | ||||
| Warm Weather Package | 884 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,418 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,590 | 700 | 1,840 | 700 | 6,625 |
| Options (change) | 5,199 | 651 | 1,711 | 651 | 6,164 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $106,265 | $143,275 | $140,315 | $198,875 | $59,000 |
| Total Invoice | $98,979 | $133,489 | $130,736 | $185,197 | $54,941 |
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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: $41,975 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,111 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 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 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $106,265 | $143,275 | $140,315 | $198,875 | $59,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,290 | -6,240 | -5,290 | -6,340 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $100,975 | $137,035 | $135,025 | $192,535 | $59,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,060 | $34,050 | $91,560 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $98,979 | $133,489 | $130,736 | $185,197 | $54,941 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,927 | -5,814 | -4,929 | -5,904 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $94,052 | $127,675 | $125,807 | $179,293 | $54,941 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,623 | $31,755 | $85,241 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 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 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $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 | $325 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | $150 | ||
| 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 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 | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $17,340 | $18,290 | $17,340 | $18,390 | $12,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,290 | $6,240 | $5,290 | $6,340 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,927 | -5,814 | -4,929 | -5,904 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.9 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 | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| 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 | 750 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 690 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 50% |
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