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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: $61,450

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $90,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,216

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $84,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $49,200
Base Invoice $137,687 $200,183 $45,756
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Wood trim 0 0  
Prestige Package     5,900
Driver Assist Package     2,750
Active rear differential     1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Wood trim 0 0  
Prestige Package     5,488
Driver Assist Package     2,557
Active rear differential     1,024
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 2,950 0 11,325
Options (change) 2,744 0 10,535
Destination 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $151,925 $217,475 $61,450
Total Invoice $141,356 $202,408 $57,216

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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: $75,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,518
Model Year201520152016
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)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$151,925$217,475$61,450
Adjustments for Features-14,640-18,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,285$198,535$61,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,250$0
Total Invoice$141,356$202,408$57,216
Adjustments for Features-13,622-17,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,734$184,780$57,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,046$0

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

Model Year201520152016
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 
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 
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 
Body kit  $0
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$21,615$25,915$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,640$18,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,622-17,6280

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

Model Year20152016
ModelSLA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in110.6 in
Length181.8 in185.1 in
Width73.9 in71.9 in
Height51.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,510 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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested206572%
Total Not Requested80028%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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