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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: $49,445 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $58,800 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,058 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $54,762 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $38,350 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $35,666 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Prestige Package | 8,450 | |||
| Sport Package | 650 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Metal pedals | 195 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Prestige Package | 7,860 | |||
| Sport Package | 606 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Metal pedals | 182 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,120 | 3,470 | 3,470 | 2,300 |
| Options (change) | 9,417 | 3,227 | 3,227 | 2,139 |
| Destination | 975 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $49,445 | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 |
| Total Invoice | $46,058 | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 |
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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: $53,510 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,835 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 186hp I4 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 625, 13 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $49,445 | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,290 | -6,640 | -7,690 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,445 | $102,955 | $139,355 | $196,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 |
| Total Invoice | $46,058 | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,927 | -6,186 | -7,161 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,058 | $95,893 | $129,832 | $183,291 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $33,939 | $87,398 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $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 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| 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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,900 | $17,190 | $18,540 | $19,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,290 | $6,640 | $7,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,927 | -6,186 | -7,161 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| 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 | 3,429 lb. | 4,221 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 |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2240 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 3900 | 64% |
| 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 SL550
| 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% |
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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