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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: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,093

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelA3A3SLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,853 $44,314 $49,569
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
iPod integration -200 -200    
Lighting Package     1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 930 930    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
iPod integration -186 -186    
Lighting Package     995 995
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Options (change) 5,275 5,275 8,030 8,030
Options (change) 4,907 4,907 7,469 7,469
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $33,370 $34,750 $56,555 $62,205
Total Invoice $31,093 $32,285 $52,658 $57,913

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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: $15,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,419
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelA3A3SLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6S6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,370$34,750$56,555$62,205
Adjustments for Features0-950-7,675-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$33,800$48,880$53,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$4,600
Total Invoice$31,093$32,285$52,658$57,913
Adjustments for Features0-883-7,146-8,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,093$31,402$45,512$49,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelA3A3SLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,215$9,940$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$7,675$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-7,146-8,123

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102011
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested137582%
Total Not Requested30518%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested137582%
Total Not Requested30518%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested111554%

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested111554%

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