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

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,210

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $157,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $147,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelA3A3SLS AMG
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $189,600
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $176,328
S Line Package 2,200    
Audio Package 1,350    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Technology Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Satellite radio   350  
Xenon HID headlights   800  
S Line Package 2,002    
Audio Package 1,229    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Technology Package 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Navigation system 1,774 1,775  
Satellite radio   319  
Xenon HID headlights   728  
Options (change) 8,150 4,250 0
Options (change) 7,417 3,869 0
Destination 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,210 $38,950 $192,175
Total Invoice $31,541 $36,150 $178,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $152,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142,167
Model Year200720072012
ModelA3A3SLS AMG
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6563hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17265/35-19
Total Price$34,210$38,950$192,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$36,050$186,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0
Total Invoice$31,541$36,150$178,903
Adjustments for Features0-2,692-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,541$33,458$173,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$0

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

Model Year200720072012
ModelA3A3SLS AMG
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$5,200$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,692-5,195

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

Model Year20072012
ModelA3SLS AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in105.5 in
Length168.7 in182.6 in
Width69.5 in76.3 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested170577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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