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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC 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 SLC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,370 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $25,365 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $23,764 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $24,740 | $33,980 | $48,400 | $61,350 |
| Base Invoice | $22,998 | $31,561 | $45,012 | $57,056 |
| Convenience Package | 675 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,800 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||
| Sound Package | 900 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 720 | 720 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | ||
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 7,500 | 4,550 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | |||
| Convenience Package | 614 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,638 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,787 | 1,775 | ||
| Sound Package | 819 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 670 | 670 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | 396 | ||
| Satellite radio | 319 | 319 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 6,975 | 4,232 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,910 | 4,685 | 9,340 | 5,270 |
| Options (change) | 7,212 | 4,265 | 8,687 | 4,902 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $33,370 | $39,385 | $58,735 | $67,615 |
| Total Invoice | $30,930 | $36,546 | $54,694 | $62,953 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,520 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,803 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $33,370 | $39,385 | $58,735 | $67,615 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,300 | -12,845 | -13,910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,370 | $36,085 | $45,890 | $53,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,715 | $0 | $7,815 |
| Total Invoice | $30,930 | $36,546 | $54,694 | $62,953 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,062 | -11,961 | -12,951 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,930 | $33,484 | $42,733 | $50,002 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,554 | $0 | $7,269 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,940 | $6,240 | $15,785 | $16,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,300 | $12,845 | $13,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,062 | -11,961 | -12,951 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 | SLC |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 51.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.5 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 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 230 | 11% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 2015 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1640 | 59% |
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