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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: $46,265

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $162,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,095

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $151,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $206,000
Base Invoice $34,968 $191,580
Technology Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Metal pedals 195  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Cargo net 150  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Aluminum trim   0
Technology Package 2,790  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Metal pedals 181  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Cargo net 139  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 7,715 0
Options (change) 7,177 0
Destination 950 905
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $46,265 $208,605
Total Invoice $43,095 $194,185

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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: $159,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148,702
Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGT
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$46,265$208,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,265$206,040
Total Invoice$43,095$194,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,095$191,797

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

Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGT
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 app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,825$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,388

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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 Year20172013
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111553%
Total Not Requested100047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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