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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: $46,550 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $61,695 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,358 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $57,462 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 | $32,500 | $47,300 |
| Base Invoice | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 | $30,227 | $43,990 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 350 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,500 | 6,700 | |||
| Sport Package | 750 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | 1,954 | 1,954 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 325 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,837 | 6,232 | |||
| Sport Package | 697 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,470 | 3,470 | 2,300 | 13,175 | 9,275 |
| Options (change) | 3,227 | 3,227 | 2,139 | 12,256 | 8,629 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 | $46,550 | $57,450 |
| Total Invoice | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 | $43,358 | $53,494 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,055 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,552 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 | $46,550 | $57,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,640 | -11,990 | -13,040 | 0 | -800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $97,605 | $134,005 | $191,485 | $46,550 | $56,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 | $0 | $10,100 |
| Total Invoice | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 | $43,358 | $53,494 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,910 | -11,171 | -12,143 | 0 | -745 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $90,910 | $124,847 | $178,309 | $43,358 | $52,749 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,937 | $87,399 | $0 | $9,391 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $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, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $16,040 | $17,390 | $18,440 | $5,400 | $6,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,640 | $11,990 | $13,040 | $0 | $800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,910 | -11,171 | -12,143 | 0 | -745 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 185.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,591 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 | 7.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3615 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 34% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1690 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 40% |
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