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

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,210

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
S Line Package 2,200        
Technology Package 1,500        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Audio Package 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 690 690 690
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio   350     500
Xenon HID headlights   800      
Lighting Package     990 990 990
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote     430 430 430
S Line Package 2,002        
Technology Package 1,365        
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Audio Package 1,229        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 642 642 642
Navigation system 1,774 1,775 1,116 1,116  
Satellite radio   319     465
Xenon HID headlights   728      
Lighting Package     921 921 921
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote     400 400 400
Options (change) 8,150 4,250 7,825 7,825 5,005
Options (change) 7,417 3,869 7,278 7,278 4,655
Destination 720 720 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,210 $38,950 $51,500 $55,550 $68,580
Total Invoice $31,541 $36,150 $47,950 $51,717 $63,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,990
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,210$38,950$51,500$55,550$68,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-5,820-5,820-7,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$36,050$45,680$49,730$60,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$31,541$36,150$47,950$51,717$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,692-5,419-5,418-7,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,541$33,458$42,531$46,299$56,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$0$3,768$14,198

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
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   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass $0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$6,265$9,185$9,185$11,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$5,820$5,820$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,692-5,419-5,418-7,196

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072006
ModelA3SLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in95.7 in
Length168.7 in160.7 in
Width69.5 in70.4 in
Height56.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested210095%
Total Not Requested1055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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