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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: $51,785

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet   
Difference: $33,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,806

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet   
Difference: $31,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelSLSLSLSLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $45,490 $54,640
Base Invoice $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183 $42,010 $50,256
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package         1,825 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)         250  
Tire-pressure monitor         250 250
Obstacle detection, rear         350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link         500 500
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Audio controls on steering wheel           150
Bose 215W 9 speakers           1,000
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package         1,661 1,615
Metallic paint (extra cost)         410 410
Sport suspension (upgrade)         228  
Tire-pressure monitor         228 228
Obstacle detection, rear         319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link         455 455
Navigation system         1,775 1,775
Audio controls on steering wheel           137
Bose 215W 9 speakers           910
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,575 6,425
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,076 5,849
Destination 925 925 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 1,700
Total Price $84,925 $107,825 $148,975 $217,475 $51,785 $63,485
Total Invoice $79,045 $100,342 $138,612 $202,408 $47,806 $58,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,925
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelSLSLSLSLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12220hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$84,925$107,825$148,975$217,475$51,785$63,485
Adjustments for Features-6,305-9,355-13,780-20,730-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,620$98,470$135,195$196,745$51,185$63,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$56,575$118,125$0$12,300
Total Invoice$79,045$100,342$138,612$202,408$47,806$58,525
Adjustments for Features-5,868-8,706-12,821-19,294-5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,177$91,636$125,791$183,114$47,252$58,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,459$52,614$109,937$0$11,273

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

Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelSLSLSLSLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker    $300$300
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Night vision   $1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather headliner   $1000  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,230$17,280$21,705$28,655$8,525$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,305$9,355$13,780$20,730$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,868-8,706-12,821-19,294-5540

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

Model Year20152006
ModelSLA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in104.5 in
Length181.8 in180.0 in
Width73.9 in70.0 in
Height51.8 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 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
8.5 ft38.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%

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