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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: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $158,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $147,331

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelA3A3SLS AMG
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $189,600
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $176,328
S Line Package 2,500    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Convenience Package 350    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
iPod integration 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
S Line Package 2,326    
Cold Weather Package 650 650  
Convenience Package 325    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
iPod integration 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Options (change) 7,185 4,335 0
Options (change) 6,682 4,031 0
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,890 $40,025 $192,175
Total Invoice $31,572 $37,277 $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: $152,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141,717
Model Year200820082012
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)140, 10195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17265/35-19
Total Price$33,890$40,025$192,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,890$37,175$186,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0
Total Invoice$31,572$37,277$178,903
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-5,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$34,623$173,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0

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

Model Year200820082012
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
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$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$4,800$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-5,614

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

Model Year20082012
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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested215581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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