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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,395

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,632

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $7,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,600 $38,600 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $33,108 $35,898 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Navigation Plus Package 1,900 1,900      
iPod integration 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700 700 700
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Aluminum trim 350 350      
Lighting Package     1,000 1,000 1,000
Heating Package     970 970  
Automatic climate control, front     710 710 710
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Navigation system         1,200
Premium II Package         1,400
Cold Weather Package 467 467      
Navigation Plus Package 1,768 1,768      
iPod integration 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 650 650 650
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Aluminum trim 325 325      
Lighting Package     930 930 930
Heating Package     902 902  
Automatic climate control, front     660 660 660
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Navigation system         1,116
Premium II Package         1,302
Options (change) 3,900 3,900 4,305 4,305 5,935
Options (change) 3,629 3,629 4,002 4,002 5,518
Destination 895 895 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,395 $43,395 $48,430 $52,480 $70,510
Total Invoice $37,632 $40,422 $45,093 $48,859 $65,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,141
Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4220hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionS6S6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9?, 9?, 9380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,395$43,395$48,430$52,480$70,510
Adjustments for Features-730-2,43000-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,665$40,965$48,430$52,480$66,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$4,050$18,090
Total Invoice$37,632$40,422$45,093$48,859$65,718
Adjustments for Features-680-2,26400-3,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,952$38,158$45,093$48,859$61,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,206$0$3,766$16,906

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $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   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
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
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $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
Total Value of Features$8,975$10,675$8,245$8,245$12,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$2,430$0$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments-680-2,26400-3,719

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.2 in95.7 in
Length175.4 in160.7 in
Width70.2 in70.4 in
Height55.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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