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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,210 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $19,880 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $18,822 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $25,340 | $33,980 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $23,404 | $31,561 | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,200 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Audio Package | 1,350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 710 | 710 | 710 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 350 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | ||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,002 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,365 | ||||
| Audio Package | 1,229 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 659 | 659 | 659 |
| Navigation system | 1,774 | 1,775 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 728 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 319 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | ||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 418 | 418 | 418 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,150 | 4,250 | 9,065 | 9,065 | 5,500 |
| Options (change) | 7,417 | 3,869 | 8,428 | 8,428 | 5,113 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $34,210 | $38,950 | $54,090 | $59,390 | $70,875 |
| Total Invoice | $31,541 | $36,150 | $50,363 | $55,291 | $66,064 |
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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: $12,185 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,657 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,210 | $38,950 | $54,090 | $59,390 | $70,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,900 | -7,695 | -8,745 | -8,995 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,210 | $36,050 | $46,395 | $50,645 | $61,880 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,840 | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 |
| Total Invoice | $31,541 | $36,150 | $50,363 | $55,291 | $66,064 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,692 | -7,165 | -8,141 | -8,384 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,541 | $33,458 | $43,198 | $47,150 | $57,680 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,917 | $0 | $3,952 | $14,482 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $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 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $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 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | $25 | $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 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $2,615 | $5,515 | $10,310 | $11,360 | $11,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,900 | $7,695 | $8,745 | $8,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,692 | -7,165 | -8,141 | -8,384 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 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 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| 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% |
| S Line 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 |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 105 | 5% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Audio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
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 SLK SLK280
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1915 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1915 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 87% |
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