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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: $43,845

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $154,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,235

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $143,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 40A3 45Base
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,900 $41,700 $196,100
Base Invoice $36,568 $39,200 $182,373
Premium Plus Package 3,250 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Metal pedals 195 195  
Premium Plus Package 3,024 3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Metal pedals 182 182  
Options (change) 4,020 4,020 0
Options (change) 3,742 3,742 0
Destination 925 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,845 $46,715 $198,675
Total Invoice $41,235 $43,937 $184,948

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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 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $151,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140,297
Model Year201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 40A3 45Base
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I4228hp I4563hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
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$43,845$46,715$198,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,845$45,015$195,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$41,235$43,937$184,948
Adjustments for Features0-1,599-3,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,235$42,338$181,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,103$0

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

Model Year201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimA3 40A3 45Base
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
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 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,325$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,599-3,416

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

Model Year20192012
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.3,662 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 / RS3 A3 40

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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