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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: $47,145

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,910

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $10,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $40,874 $53,615
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150    
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720 720
Metal pedals 195 195    
Multimedia Package     2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Proximity key     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718    
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 670 670
Metal pedals 181 181    
Multimedia Package     2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Proximity key     605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 9,620 9,620 13,130 12,360
Options (change) 8,947 8,947 12,213 11,497
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $47,145 $50,145 $58,005 $70,935
Total Invoice $43,910 $46,700 $54,012 $66,037

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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: $8,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,471
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4220hp I4201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionS6S6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,145$50,145$58,005$70,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,825-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,145$48,595$55,180$66,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$11,780
Total Invoice$43,910$46,700$54,012$66,037
Adjustments for Features0-1,444-2,631-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,910$45,256$51,381$62,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$10,955

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

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLKSLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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 
Body kit$0$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 player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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$12,000$13,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,825$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,444-2,631-3,701

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

Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.2 in95.7 in
Length175.4 in162.8 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height55.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested285066%
Total Not Requested150034%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested285066%
Total Not Requested150034%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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