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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,520 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $60,955 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,023 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $56,781 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,920 | $35,875 | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 |
| Base Invoice | $25,035 | $33,364 | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,500 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,396 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,675 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,069 | 1,069 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | 441 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,775 | 5,475 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,163 | 5,092 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $36,520 | $42,175 | $97,475 | $136,675 | $132,775 | $190,675 |
| Total Invoice | $34,023 | $39,281 | $90,804 | $127,351 | $123,724 | $177,571 |
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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: $46,830 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,623 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $36,520 | $42,175 | $97,475 | $136,675 | $132,775 | $190,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,850 | -14,125 | -15,825 | -14,975 | -15,925 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,520 | $39,325 | $83,350 | $120,850 | $117,800 | $174,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,805 | $0 | $37,500 | $34,450 | $91,400 |
| Total Invoice | $34,023 | $39,281 | $90,804 | $127,351 | $123,724 | $177,571 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,654 | -13,158 | -14,745 | -13,954 | -14,831 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,023 | $36,627 | $77,646 | $112,606 | $109,770 | $162,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,604 | $0 | $34,960 | $32,124 | $85,094 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr 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 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,890 | $5,740 | $17,015 | $18,715 | $17,865 | $18,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,850 | $14,125 | $15,825 | $14,975 | $15,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,654 | -13,158 | -14,745 | -13,954 | -14,831 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 930 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 12% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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