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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: $57,820

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $88,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,347

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $81,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelSLA4 / S4
TrimSL63 AMGS4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,440 $50,200
Base Invoice $130,609 $47,188
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
S Sport Package   2,500
Warm Weather Package   950
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 930  
Wood trim 0  
S Sport Package   2,326
Warm Weather Package   884
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,180 6,625
Options (change) 2,027 6,164
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $146,095 $57,820
Total Invoice $136,111 $54,347

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,207
Model Year20122019
ModelSLA4 / S4
TrimSL63 AMGS4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8349hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$146,095$57,820
Adjustments for Features-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,130$57,820
Total Invoice$136,111$54,347
Adjustments for Features-5,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,554$54,347

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

Model Year20122019
ModelSLA4 / S4
TrimSL63 AMGS4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$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 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$17,465$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5570

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

Model Year20122019
ModelSLA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in111.0 in
Length180.4 in186.1 in
Width71.5 in72.5 in
Height51.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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