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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: $117,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $109,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3SLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $139,221 $202,322
Sport Package 1,800      
Convenience Package 675      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Sound Package 900      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
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
Sport Package 1,638      
Convenience Package 614      
Navigation system 1,787 1,775    
Sound Package 819      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
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
Options (change) 7,212 4,265 0 0
Destination 720 720 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,370 $39,385 $150,625 $219,775
Total Invoice $30,930 $36,546 $140,146 $204,547

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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: $96,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,444
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3SLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,370$39,385$150,625$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-21,250-28,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$36,085$129,375$191,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$62,200
Total Invoice$30,930$36,546$140,146$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-3,062-19,772-26,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,930$33,484$120,374$178,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,554$0$57,927

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3SLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
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
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,030$5,330$23,280$30,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$21,250$28,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,062-19,772-26,246

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062016
ModelA3SL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in101.8 in
Length168.7 in181.8 in
Width69.5 in73.9 in
Height56.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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 spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested193094%
Total Not Requested1256%
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-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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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