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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: $61,345

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $92,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,119

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $85,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $151,350 $219,850 $48,100
Base Invoice $140,756 $204,461 $44,734
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,500 1,100
Prestige Package     5,900
Driver Assist Package     2,750
Active rear differential     1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 1,395 1,024
Prestige Package     5,488
Driver Assist Package     2,557
Active rear differential     1,024
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467
Options (change) 1,500 1,500 12,350
Options (change) 1,395 1,395 11,490
Destination 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $153,775 $223,575 $61,345
Total Invoice $143,076 $208,081 $57,119

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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: $77,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,815
Model Year201720172014
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S4 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$153,775$223,575$61,345
Adjustments for Features-15,200-19,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,575$204,275$61,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$65,700$0
Total Invoice$143,076$208,081$57,119
Adjustments for Features-14,142-17,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,934$190,119$57,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,185$0

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

Model Year201720172014
ModelSLSLA4 / S4
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S4 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 
Cruise control$150  
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 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
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$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$23,065$27,165$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,200$19,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,142-17,9620

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

Model Year20172014
ModelSLA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in185.1 in
Width73.9 in71.9 in
Height51.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,827 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
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested75026%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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