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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: $35,870

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,418

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Convenience Package 1,800        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Sport Package 1,400 1,400      
S Line Package 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Lighting Package     1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Convenience Package 1,675        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Sport Package 1,303 1,303      
S Line Package 1,860        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 670 670 670
Lighting Package     958 958 958
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 8,125 4,325 6,450 6,450 5,460
Options (change) 7,558 4,023 5,999 5,999 5,078
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,870 $41,025 $53,275 $58,275 $73,035
Total Invoice $33,418 $38,212 $49,608 $54,258 $68,054

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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: $12,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,236
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2SLK300SLK350SLK55 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, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,870$41,025$53,275$58,275$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-5,320-6,370-8,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,870$38,375$47,955$51,905$64,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$3,950$16,120
Total Invoice$33,418$38,212$49,608$54,258$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-4,954-5,931-8,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,418$35,744$44,654$48,327$59,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$3,673$15,051

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T3.2SLK300SLK350SLK55 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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration    $100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
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$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
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
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   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$6,390$9,060$10,110$12,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$5,320$6,370$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-4,954-5,931-8,349

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested71553%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested71553%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested71553%

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