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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,190

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $192,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,100

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $178,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGT Final Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $228,080
Base Invoice $35,666 $212,114
Carbon Fiber Package 1,595  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metal pedals 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Carbon fiber mirror housings   1,900
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,500
Carbon Fiber Package 1,484  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metal pedals 182  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Carbon fiber mirror housings   1,767
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,185
Options (change) 5,865 6,400
Options (change) 5,459 5,952
Destination 975 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $45,190 $237,505
Total Invoice $42,100 $221,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $187,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174,830
Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGT Final Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4583hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$45,190$237,505
Adjustments for Features0-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,190$233,035
Total Invoice$42,100$221,091
Adjustments for Features0-4,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,100$216,930

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

Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGT Final Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber hood $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates $200
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,161

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG features.

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

Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in105.5 in
Length175.4 in182.6 in
Width70.2 in76.3 in
Height55.5 in49.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 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 ft36.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.9 ft36.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Carbon Fiber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber rear spoiler300Yes
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Body kit0No
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 Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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