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Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,090 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $10,560 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,856 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $9,826 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | SLK250 | SLK350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $35,600 | $38,600 | $43,525 | $56,225 |
| Base Invoice | $33,108 | $35,898 | $40,478 | $52,289 |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 |
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Distronic Plus Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 670 | 670 |
| Metal pedals | 181 | 181 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Distronic Plus Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,595 | 10,595 | 13,200 | 12,430 |
| Options (change) | 9,853 | 9,853 | 12,279 | 11,563 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $47,090 | $50,090 | $57,650 | $69,580 |
| Total Invoice | $43,856 | $46,646 | $53,682 | $64,777 |
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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: $7,535 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,009 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | SLK250 | SLK350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 625, 13 | 625, 13 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,090 | $50,090 | $57,650 | $69,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,550 | -3,025 | -4,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,090 | $48,540 | $54,625 | $65,405 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,450 | $0 | $10,780 |
| Total Invoice | $43,856 | $46,646 | $53,682 | $64,777 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,443 | -2,817 | -3,887 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,856 | $45,203 | $50,865 | $60,890 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,347 | $0 | $10,025 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | SLK250 | SLK350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 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 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,175 | $10,725 | $12,200 | $13,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,550 | $3,025 | $4,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,443 | -2,817 | -3,887 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,397 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 45.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 41% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 37% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 41% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 37% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
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 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| 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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Distronic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
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 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Distronic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
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