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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: $25,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,678

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $23,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
TrimA3 45AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,700 $72,600
Base Invoice $39,200 $67,518
Technology Package 3,200  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Sport Package 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metal pedals 195  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Technology Package 2,976  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Sport Package 606  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metal pedals 182  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Options (change) 9,115 3,770
Options (change) 8,483 3,507
Destination 995 925
Total Price $51,810 $77,295
Total Invoice $48,678 $71,950

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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: $24,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,425
Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
TrimA3 45AMG SLK55
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$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,810$76,385
Total Invoice$48,678$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,678$71,103

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

Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLK
TrimA3 45AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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$11,175$12,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847

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

Model Year20192016
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.3,528 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

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 Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested136557%
Total Not Requested105043%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1440100%
Total Not Requested00%

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