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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,100

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $49,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,232

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $46,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelSLSLSLA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $47,900 $56,775
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $44,548 $52,801
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   350 350
Wood trim   0 0   400
Convenience Package       1,800 2,625
Navigation system       2,100 1,950
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Sport suspension (upgrade)       250  
iPod integration       0 0
Heated front seats       450  
Bluetooth cell phone link       500  
Front sport buckets       500  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   325 325
Wood trim   0 0   373
Convenience Package       1,675 2,442
Navigation system       1,953 1,813
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Sport suspension (upgrade)       233  
iPod integration       0 0
Heated front seats       418  
Bluetooth cell phone link       466  
Front sport buckets       466  
Options (change) 1,170 1,170 0 7,425 5,800
Options (change) 1,088 1,088 0 6,909 5,396
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 1,700
Total Price $105,945 $143,695 $202,225 $56,100 $65,050
Total Invoice $98,681 $133,879 $188,313 $52,232 $60,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,924
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelSLSLSLA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$105,945$143,695$202,225$56,100$65,050
Adjustments for Features-8,055-9,405-10,455-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,890$134,290$191,770$55,050$65,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0$10,000
Total Invoice$98,681$133,879$188,313$52,232$60,672
Adjustments for Features-7,503-8,763-9,736-9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,178$125,116$178,577$51,254$60,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,938$87,399$0$9,418

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelSLSLSLA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker   $300$300
Wind blocker, small$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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,105$17,455$18,505$9,100$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,055$9,405$10,455$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,503-8,763-9,736-9780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20112008
ModelSLA4 / S4 / RS4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in104.3 in
Length180.4 in180.0 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height51.1 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft38.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested100068%
Total Not Requested47532%

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