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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $71,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $66,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA3A3SLSLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Sport Package 1,800        
Convenience Package 675        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Sound Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Xenon HID headlights 650 800      
Wood trim       0 0
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Sport Package 1,638        
Convenience Package 614        
Navigation system 1,787 1,775      
Sound Package 819        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410      
Satellite radio 319 319      
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396      
Xenon HID headlights 592 728      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,910 4,685 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,212 4,265 0 0 0
Destination 720 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $33,370 $39,385 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $30,930 $36,546 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,514
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA3A3SLSLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,370$39,385$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-15,190-15,890-17,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$36,085$89,585$126,635$184,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$30,930$36,546$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-3,062-14,149-14,805-16,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,930$33,484$83,444$117,986$172,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,554$0$34,542$88,722

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA3A3SLSLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,565$5,865$17,755$18,455$19,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$15,190$15,890$17,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,062-14,149-14,805-16,147

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062011
ModelA3SL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in100.8 in
Length168.7 in180.4 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested173084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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