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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: $42,740

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,811

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3SLK
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,600 $53,300
Base Invoice $35,898 $49,569
Navigation Plus Package 1,900  
iPod integration 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Metal pedals 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Sport Package   1,160
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0
Automatic climate control, front   760
Navigation Plus Package 1,768  
iPod integration 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Metal pedals 181  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Sport Package   1,079
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 3,245 6,600
Options (change) 3,018 6,139
Destination 895 875
Total Price $42,740 $60,775
Total Invoice $39,811 $56,583

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,423
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3SLK
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,740$60,775
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,740$60,400
Total Invoice$39,811$56,583
Adjustments for Features0-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,811$56,234

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

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3SLK
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,150$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349

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

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,683 lb.3,295 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 2.0 TFSI

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 SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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