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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: $36,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
iPod integration -200 -200      
Lighting Package     1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
Premium I Package     2,950 2,950  
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860      
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670 670
iPod integration -186 -186      
Lighting Package     958 958 958
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
Premium I Package     2,744 2,744  
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,195 $39,175 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $33,725 $36,498 $52,352 $57,002 $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: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,634
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
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$36,195$39,175$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-7,510-8,560-8,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,195$38,125$48,715$52,665$64,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$33,725$36,498$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-978-6,993-7,970-8,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,725$35,520$45,359$49,032$59,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$3,673$14,486

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350SLK55 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$0   
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
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   
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
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
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$75$75
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   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$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   
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 
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$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$3,465$9,925$10,975$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$7,510$8,560$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-6,993-7,970-8,209

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112009
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%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested147593%
Total Not Requested1057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested62568%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested147593%
Total Not Requested1057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested62568%

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%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested115051%
Total Not Requested111549%

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%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested115051%
Total Not Requested111549%

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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