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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,550 Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet | ||||||
| Difference: $35,175 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,721 Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet | ||||||
| Difference: $32,719 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | A4 3.2 Cabriolet | S4 Cabriolet |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 | $48,800 | $57,125 |
| Base Invoice | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 | $45,385 | $53,127 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,850 | 2,850 | 400 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,500 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,550 | 2,275 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 1,950 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 450 | |||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,651 | 2,651 | 373 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,395 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,442 | 2,115 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | 1,813 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 930 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 418 | |||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 325 | 325 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,850 | 2,850 | 1,500 | 0 | 5,925 | 5,450 |
| Options (change) | 2,651 | 2,651 | 1,395 | 0 | 5,511 | 5,069 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $90,725 | $114,575 | $153,775 | $222,075 | $55,550 | $65,100 |
| Total Invoice | $84,440 | $106,620 | $143,076 | $206,686 | $51,721 | $60,721 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,535 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,539 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | A4 3.2 Cabriolet | S4 Cabriolet |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 255hp V6 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 180, 9 | 215, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $90,725 | $114,575 | $153,775 | $222,075 | $55,550 | $65,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,290 | -11,340 | -16,915 | -21,015 | -1,650 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,435 | $103,235 | $136,860 | $201,060 | $53,900 | $65,100 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,800 | $54,425 | $118,625 | $0 | $11,200 |
| Total Invoice | $84,440 | $106,620 | $143,076 | $206,686 | $51,721 | $60,721 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,716 | -10,553 | -15,738 | -19,559 | -1,536 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $76,724 | $96,067 | $127,338 | $187,127 | $50,185 | $60,721 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,343 | $50,614 | $110,403 | $0 | $10,536 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | A4 3.2 Cabriolet | S4 Cabriolet |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,105 | $20,155 | $25,730 | $29,830 | $10,465 | $8,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,290 | $11,340 | $16,915 | $21,015 | $1,650 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,716 | -10,553 | -15,738 | -19,559 | -1,536 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 180.0 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 3,859 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 45.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 125% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -25% |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 32% |
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