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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,100

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $166,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,076

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $155,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLS AMG
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $208,000
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $193,440
Technology Package 2,700 2,700  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Metal pedals 195 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 255 250  
Cargo net 150 150  
Aluminum trim     0
Technology Package 2,512 2,512  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Metal pedals 181 181  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233  
Cargo net 139 139  
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 6,575 6,570 0
Options (change) 6,113 6,113 0
Destination 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $44,100 $47,095 $211,025
Total Invoice $41,076 $43,866 $196,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $162,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151,404
Model Year201620162014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLS AMG
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4583hp V8
TransmissionS6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$44,100$47,095$211,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$45,545$206,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$41,076$43,866$196,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,444-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,076$42,422$192,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0

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

Model Year201620162014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SLS AMG
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$5,525$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,444-3,985

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

Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3SLS 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 Weight3,397 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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