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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: $40,590

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $13,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,813

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $12,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200920092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,600 $38,600 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $33,108 $35,898 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Navigation Plus Package 1,900 1,900      
iPod integration 350 350 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
Metal pedals 195 195      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Aluminum trim 350 350      
Lighting Package     1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
Cold Weather Package 467 467      
Navigation Plus Package 1,768 1,768      
iPod integration 325 325 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 670 670 670
Metal pedals 181 181      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Aluminum trim 325 325      
Lighting Package     958 958 958
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 4,095 4,095 6,825 6,825 5,460
Options (change) 3,810 3,810 6,348 6,348 5,078
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $40,590 $43,590 $53,650 $58,650 $73,035
Total Invoice $37,813 $40,603 $49,957 $54,607 $68,054

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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: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,529
Model Year20152015200920092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4220hp I4228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionS6S6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,590$43,590$53,650$58,650$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-660-1,710-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,590$42,040$52,990$56,940$68,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$3,950$15,845
Total Invoice$37,813$40,603$49,957$54,607$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-1,444-615-1,592-3,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,813$39,159$49,342$53,015$64,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$3,673$14,798

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

Model Year20152015200920092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK300SLK350SLK55 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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$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   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
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$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
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   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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 
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$8,300$9,850$8,960$10,010$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$660$1,710$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,444-615-1,592-3,914

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

Model Year20152009
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%

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