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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,165 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| Difference: $95,230 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,584 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| Difference: $88,736 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $37,600 | $140,440 |
| Base Invoice | $34,968 | $130,609 |
| Prestige Package | 8,950 | |
| Sport Package | 650 | |
| AWD | 2,700 | |
| Metal pedals | 195 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,324 | |
| Sport Package | 606 | |
| AWD | 2,512 | |
| Metal pedals | 181 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 13,615 | 3,480 |
| Options (change) | 12,666 | 3,236 |
| Destination | 950 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $52,165 | $147,395 |
| Total Invoice | $48,584 | $137,320 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,240 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,155 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 220hp I4 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/28 MPG | 12/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 625, 13 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $52,165 | $147,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,990 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,165 | $141,405 |
| Total Invoice | $48,584 | $137,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,581 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,584 | $131,739 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,850 | $18,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,581 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,824 lb. | 4,274 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 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 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 45.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2440 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 3900 | 62% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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