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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: $50,970 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | ||||||
| Difference: $53,515 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $43,000 | $56,200 | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 |
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 5,300 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Technology Package | 3,200 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | |||||
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 4,930 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,976 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | |||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,975 | 5,175 | 7,010 | 3,840 | 3,840 | 3,840 |
| Options (change) | 6,490 | 4,814 | 6,519 | 3,571 | 3,571 | 3,571 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $50,970 | $62,370 | $104,485 | $140,515 | $136,615 | $194,515 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,265 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,531 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 288hp I4 | 394hp I5 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $50,970 | $62,370 | $104,485 | $140,515 | $136,615 | $194,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -100 | 0 | -5,350 | -6,150 | -5,300 | -6,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,870 | $62,370 | $99,135 | $134,365 | $131,315 | $188,265 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,500 | $0 | $35,230 | $32,180 | $89,130 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $13,315 | $13,215 | $18,565 | $19,365 | $18,515 | $19,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $100 | $0 | $5,350 | $6,150 | $5,300 | $6,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -15 | 0 | -4,983 | -5,730 | -4,938 | -5,820 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2020 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 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 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 2915 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1215 | 51% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
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% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600
| 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 SL55 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 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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