Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2012 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2009

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,050

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $50,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $47,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSLSLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $48,800 $57,125
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $45,385 $53,127
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 350 350
Wood trim   0   400
Convenience Package     1,550 2,275
Navigation system     2,100 1,950
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     450  
iPod integration     0 0
Front sport buckets     500  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 325 325
Wood trim   0   373
Convenience Package     1,442 2,115
Navigation system     1,953 1,813
Upgraded leather upholstery     930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Heated front seats     418  
iPod integration     0 0
Front sport buckets     466  
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 6,425 5,450
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 5,977 5,069
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 1,700
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $56,050 $65,100
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $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: $43,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,140
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSLSLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$56,050$65,100
Adjustments for Features-9,430-10,480-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,575$134,615$54,500$65,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$10,600
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$52,187$60,721
Adjustments for Features-8,783-9,764-1,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,884$125,417$50,744$60,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0$9,977

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

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSLSLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker  $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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  
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
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,055$18,105$9,175$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,430$10,480$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,783-9,764-1,4430

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

Model Year20122009
ModelSLA4 / S4
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 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

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