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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: $64,620

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $139,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimRS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,200 $183,000
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Carbon fiber trim 600 4,500
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Ceramic brake rotors   12,500
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Carbon fiber trim 558 4,185
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Ceramic brake rotors   11,625
Options (change) 7,425 19,000
Options (change) 6,908 17,670
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $64,620 $204,575

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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 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $139,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $182,533
Model Year20202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimRS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine394hp I5563hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/30-19265/35-19
Total Price$64,620$204,575
Adjustments for Features-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,615$204,575

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

Model Year20202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
TrimRS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$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 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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 door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,500$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10

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

Model Year20202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in105.5 in
Length175.4 in182.6 in
Width70.7 in76.3 in
Height55.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 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 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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