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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,890

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,390

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3SLC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,600 $60,300
Base Invoice $35,898 $56,079
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Sport Package 800  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Metal pedals 195  
Premium 3 Package   7,100
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Sport Package 744  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Metal pedals 181  
Premium 3 Package   6,603
Options (change) 11,395 7,820
Options (change) 10,597 7,273
Destination 895 925
Total Price $50,890 $69,045
Total Invoice $47,390 $64,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,698
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3SLC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,890$69,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,890$64,545
Total Invoice$47,390$64,277
Adjustments for Features0-4,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,390$60,088

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3SLC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$9,475$13,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,189

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3SLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.2 in95.7 in
Length175.4 in162.8 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height55.5 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested302583%
Total Not Requested60017%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested357575%
Total Not Requested119025%

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