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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: $58,950

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $92,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,891

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $86,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $47,100
Base Invoice $137,687 $200,183 $43,804
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Wood trim 0 0 500
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     6,300
Active rear differential     1,100
Blind spot warning system     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Wood trim 0 0 466
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     5,859
Active rear differential     1,024
Blind spot warning system     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 2,950 0 10,975
Options (change) 2,744 0 10,212
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $151,925 $217,475 $58,950
Total Invoice $141,356 $202,408 $54,891

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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: $76,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,820
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8621hp V12333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$151,925$217,475$58,950
Adjustments for Features-16,815-21,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,110$196,360$58,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,250$0
Total Invoice$141,356$202,408$54,891
Adjustments for Features-15,645-19,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,711$182,756$54,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,045$0

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

Model Year201520152011
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Night vision $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather headliner $1000 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$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 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$22,165$26,465$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,815$21,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,645-19,6520

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

Model Year20152011
ModelSLA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in110.6 in
Length181.8 in185.2 in
Width73.9 in71.9 in
Height51.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.5 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
8.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201571%
Total Not Requested82529%

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