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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: $34,215

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $170,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,885

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $158,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelA3A3SLS AMG
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $201,500
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $187,395
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
iPod integration -200 -200  
Aluminum trim     0
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
iPod integration -186 -186  
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 6,050 6,050 0
Options (change) 5,629 5,629 0
Destination 895 895 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $34,215 $37,195 $204,525
Total Invoice $31,885 $34,658 $190,420

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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: $164,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152,735
Model Year201320132014
ModelA3A3SLS AMG
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D583hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
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$34,215$37,195$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,215$36,145$198,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$31,885$34,658$190,420
Adjustments for Features0-978-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,885$33,680$184,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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

Model Year201320132014
ModelA3A3SLS AMG
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
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
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
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
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
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$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,250$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-5,800

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

Model Year20132014
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.3,727 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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