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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,215

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,745

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelA3A3SLCSLC
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $44,594 $56,079
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
iPod integration -200 -200    
Premium 2 Package     7,500  
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Premium 3 Package       7,100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
iPod integration -186 -186    
Premium 2 Package     6,975  
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Premium 3 Package       6,603
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 8,990 7,820
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 8,361 7,273
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $36,215 $39,195 $57,865 $69,045
Total Invoice $33,745 $36,518 $53,880 $64,277

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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: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,896
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelA3A3SLCSLC
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,215$39,195$57,865$69,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-12,070-15,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$38,145$45,795$53,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$8,115
Total Invoice$33,745$36,518$53,880$64,277
Adjustments for Features0-978-11,239-14,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,745$35,540$42,641$50,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$7,546

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelA3A3SLCSLC
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr 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$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
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
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
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
USB port  $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$150$150  
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
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
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,390$4,440$15,460$18,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$12,070$15,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-11,239-14,090

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20132017
ModelA3SLC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in95.7 in
Length168.7 in162.8 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested147593%
Total Not Requested1057%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested147593%
Total Not Requested1057%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested97531%
Total Not Requested216569%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Synthetic suede door panel trim0No
Total Requested031%
Total Not Requested069%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122526%
Total Not Requested354074%

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