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

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

Lowest Total Price: $57,995

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $141,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,004

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $131,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $48,100
Base Invoice $176,328 $44,734
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500 1,000
Carbon fiber trim 4,500 500
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Active rear differential   1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325 930
Carbon fiber trim 4,185 466
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 7,000 9,000
Options (change) 6,510 8,375
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $199,175 $57,995
Total Invoice $185,413 $54,004

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $141,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,963
Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$199,175$57,995
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$199,175$57,400
Total Invoice$185,413$54,004
Adjustments for Features0-554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$185,413$53,450

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,280$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-554

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in110.6 in
Length182.6 in185.1 in
Width76.3 in71.9 in
Height49.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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 Volume6.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested146551%
Total Not Requested140049%

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