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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,600

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $131,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,766

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $122,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelSLS AMGA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $183,000 $47,900 $56,775 $81,900
Base Invoice $170,190 $44,548 $52,801 $76,168
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500 250    
Convenience Package   1,800 2,625  
Navigation system   2,100 1,950  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475  
iPod integration   0 0 0
Heated front seats   450    
Bluetooth cell phone link   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395 233    
Convenience Package   1,675 2,442  
Navigation system   1,953 1,813  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443  
iPod integration   0 0 0
Heated front seats   418    
Bluetooth cell phone link   466    
Obstacle detection, rear   325 325  
Options (change) 1,500 6,925 5,400 0
Options (change) 1,395 6,443 5,023 0
Destination 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 1,700 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $187,075 $55,600 $64,650 $84,775
Total Invoice $174,160 $51,766 $60,299 $79,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $134,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125,006
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelSLS AMGA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine563hp V8255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 9215, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/45-17235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$187,075$55,600$64,650$84,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-1,555-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$187,075$52,795$63,095$81,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,300$28,550
Total Invoice$174,160$51,766$60,299$79,043
Adjustments for Features0-2,612-1,450-3,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$174,160$49,154$58,849$75,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,695$26,691

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelSLS AMGA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,970$9,775$8,525$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$1,555$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,612-1,450-3,198

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGA4 / S4 / RS4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.5 in104.3 in
Length182.6 in180.0 in
Width76.3 in70.0 in
Height49.3 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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 Volume6.2 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125082%
Total Not Requested27518%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

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