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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: $21,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
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      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
iPod integration -200 -200      
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Leather seating surfaces     770    
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      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670 670
iPod integration -186 -186      
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 9,370 5,210 3,770
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 8,714 4,845 3,507
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $36,195 $39,175 $57,295 $65,335 $77,295
Total Invoice $33,725 $36,498 $53,349 $60,826 $71,950

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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: $10,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,675
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,195$39,175$57,295$65,335$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-10,685-10,485-11,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,195$38,125$46,610$54,850$65,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$8,240$19,350
Total Invoice$33,725$36,498$53,349$60,826$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-978-9,949-9,761-10,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,725$35,520$43,400$51,065$61,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$7,665$17,999

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelA3A3SLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
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$25$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$2,340$3,390$13,025$12,825$13,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$10,685$10,485$11,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-9,949-9,761-10,551

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
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

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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested145061%
Total Not Requested91539%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested101567%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested145061%
Total Not Requested91539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested49034%

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