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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: $51,810

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $22,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,678

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $20,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
TrimA3 45SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,700 $67,500
Base Invoice $39,200 $62,775
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Sport Package 650  
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metal pedals 195  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Proximity key   650
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Sport Package 606  
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metal pedals 182  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 9,115 6,340
Options (change) 8,483 5,898
Destination 995 875
Total Price $51,810 $74,715
Total Invoice $48,678 $69,548

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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 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,069
Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
TrimA3 45SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp I4415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$51,810$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,810$73,855
Total Invoice$48,678$69,548
Adjustments for Features0-801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,678$68,747

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
TrimA3 45SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,925$11,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
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 Weight3,824 lb.3,583 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 / RS3 A3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested121550%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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