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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: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
S Line Package 2,500        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Convenience Package 350        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
iPod integration 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720 720
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Leather seating surfaces     770    
S Line Package 2,326        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Convenience Package 325        
Cold Weather Package 650 650      
iPod integration 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 745 745      
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 670 670 670
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 7,185 4,335 8,630 7,860 4,920
Options (change) 6,682 4,031 8,028 7,312 4,577
Destination 775 775 905 905 905
Total Price $33,890 $40,025 $52,435 $64,165 $73,815
Total Invoice $31,572 $37,277 $48,830 $59,739 $68,713

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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: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,774
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,890$40,025$52,435$64,165$73,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-9,110-10,260-11,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,890$37,175$43,325$53,905$62,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$10,580$19,305
Total Invoice$31,572$37,277$48,830$59,739$68,713
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-8,484-9,552-10,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$34,623$40,346$50,187$58,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$9,841$17,955

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 app  $25$25$25
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,090$4,940$11,200$12,350$13,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$9,110$10,260$11,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-8,484-9,552-10,412

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082013
ModelA3SLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in95.7 in
Length168.7 in162.8 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested242591%
Total Not Requested2309%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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 SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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