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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: $57,720

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $49,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,745

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $45,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $47,600
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $44,268
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Wood trim   0  
Prestige Package     6,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250
Active rear differential     1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Wood trim   0  
Prestige Package     5,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163
Active rear differential     1,163
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 9,225
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 8,582
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $57,720
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $53,745

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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: $39,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,687
Model Year201220122013
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$57,720
Adjustments for Features-9,915-10,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,090$134,130$57,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$53,745
Adjustments for Features-9,235-10,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,432$124,965$53,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0

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

Model Year201220122013
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$16,565$17,615$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,915$10,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,235-10,2160

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

Model Year20122013
ModelSLA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in110.6 in
Length180.4 in185.1 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height51.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested171555%
Total Not Requested140045%

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