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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: $18,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
S Line Package 2,200        
Technology Package 1,500        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Audio Package 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720 720
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Xenon HID headlights   800      
Satellite radio   350      
Lighting Package     1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package     2,850 2,850 2,850
Automatic climate control, front     750 750 750
S Line Package 2,002        
Technology Package 1,365        
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Audio Package 1,229        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 670 670 670
Navigation system 1,774 1,775      
Xenon HID headlights   728      
Satellite radio   319      
Lighting Package     976 976 976
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Automatic climate control, front     698 698 698
Options (change) 8,150 4,250 5,370 5,370 5,370
Options (change) 7,417 3,869 4,994 4,994 4,994
Destination 720 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $34,210 $38,950 $53,145 $58,145 $73,895
Total Invoice $31,541 $36,150 $49,486 $54,136 $68,854

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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: $13,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,875
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,210$38,950$53,145$58,145$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-5,445-6,495-9,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$36,050$47,700$51,650$64,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$3,950$17,110
Total Invoice$31,541$36,150$49,486$54,136$68,854
Adjustments for Features0-2,692-5,070-6,047-8,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,541$33,458$44,416$48,089$60,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$0$3,673$15,973

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener    $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 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
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 changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
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   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
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  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$3,340$6,240$8,785$9,835$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$5,445$6,495$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,692-5,070-6,047-8,465

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072010
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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