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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $9,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLC
TrimRS 3AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,200 $61,350
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Carbon fiber trim 600 1,750
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Carbon fiber trim 558 1,628
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Options (change) 5,775 10,460
Options (change) 5,372 9,730
Destination 995 995
Total Price $62,970 $72,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,796
Model Year20202018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLC
TrimRS 3AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine394hp I5362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$62,970$72,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,970$67,845

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20202018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLC
TrimRS 3AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,250$12,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,618

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20202018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.8 in95.7 in
Length175.4 in162.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested141560%
Total Not Requested95040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested379083%
Total Not Requested77517%

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