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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: $68,620 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | |||
| Difference: $100,905 | |||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL |
| Trim | RS 3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $56,200 | $149,700 | $217,550 |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | 2,950 | |
| Dynamic Plus Package | 4,800 | ||
| Dynamic Package | 1,450 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 500 | 0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,500 | ||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 1,500 | ||
| Performance meter | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,950 | 8,950 | |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | 2,744 | |
| Dynamic Plus Package | 4,464 | ||
| Dynamic Package | 1,350 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 465 | 0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | 930 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,395 | ||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 1,395 | ||
| Performance meter | 2,325 | 2,325 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,324 | 8,324 | |
| Options (change) | 11,425 | 18,900 | 12,450 |
| Options (change) | 10,628 | 17,578 | 11,579 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $68,620 | $169,525 | $232,225 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,205 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,424 | |||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL |
| Trim | RS 3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 394hp I5 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/30-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $68,620 | $169,525 | $232,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -14,700 | -19,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,620 | $154,825 | $213,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $58,400 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL | SL |
| Trim | RS 3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Ceramic front brake rotors | $2500 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | $0 | |
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $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 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, 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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,290 | $25,990 | $30,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $14,700 | $19,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -13,677 | -17,683 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,936 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.5 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 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1515 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Dynamic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | Yes |
| Ceramic front brake rotors | 2500 | Yes |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Sport exhaust | 0 | No |
| 235/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| 255/30ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
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