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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,040

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,030

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $15,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,350 $53,300
Base Invoice $35,666 $49,569
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Metal pedals 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
AWD 2,700  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
Lighting Package   1,070
Sport Package   1,160
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Automatic climate control, front   760
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Metal pedals 182  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
AWD 2,512  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
Lighting Package   995
Sport Package   1,079
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 4,715 6,300
Options (change) 4,389 5,860
Destination 975 875
Total Price $44,040 $60,475
Total Invoice $41,030 $56,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,520
Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,040$60,475
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,040$59,665
Total Invoice$41,030$56,304
Adjustments for Features0-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,030$55,550

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,000$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-754

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
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 Weight3,824 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested116554%

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