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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,195 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $16,230 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $15,093 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $27,270 | $30,250 | $42,500 | $54,800 | $67,500 |
| Base Invoice | $25,361 | $28,134 | $39,525 | $50,964 | $62,775 |
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,050 | 8,050 | 9,050 | 8,280 | 5,690 |
| Options (change) | 7,489 | 7,489 | 8,418 | 7,702 | 5,293 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $36,195 | $39,175 | $52,425 | $63,955 | $74,065 |
| Total Invoice | $33,725 | $36,498 | $48,818 | $59,541 | $68,943 |
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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: $7,470 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,936 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,195 | $39,175 | $52,425 | $63,955 | $74,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -8,760 | -9,910 | -11,035 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,195 | $38,125 | $43,665 | $54,045 | $63,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $10,380 | $19,365 |
| Total Invoice | $33,725 | $36,498 | $48,818 | $59,541 | $68,943 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -978 | -8,157 | -9,226 | -10,272 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,725 | $35,520 | $40,661 | $50,315 | $58,671 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,795 | $0 | $9,654 | $18,010 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr 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 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 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 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $150 | $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 | |||
| 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 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,090 | $3,140 | $10,850 | $12,000 | $13,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $8,760 | $9,910 | $11,035 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -978 | -8,157 | -9,226 | -10,272 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 105 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 105 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 35% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 35% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 35% |
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