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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: $34,210

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $71,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $67,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA3A3SLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $96,395 $130,609
Technology Package 1,500 1,250    
S Line Package 2,200      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Audio Package 1,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Satellite radio   350    
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 1,365 1,138    
S Line Package 2,002      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Audio Package 1,229      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410    
Navigation system 1,774 1,775    
Satellite radio   319    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 8,150 4,700 0 0
Options (change) 7,417 4,279 0 0
Destination 720 720 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $34,210 $39,400 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $31,541 $36,560 $98,570 $134,084

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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: $55,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,623
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA3A3SLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,210$39,400$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-16,540-16,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$36,250$89,285$126,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$37,690
Total Invoice$31,541$36,560$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-2,923-15,406-15,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,541$33,637$83,164$118,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,096$0$35,137

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA3A3SLSL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSL550SL63 AMG
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
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 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$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
Massage, passenger seat   $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,565$5,715$19,105$19,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$16,540$16,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,923-15,406-15,783

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072012
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested188085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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