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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,100

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $63,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $59,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelQ3SLSLSLSL
Trim2.0 TFSISL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,700 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $31,342 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Sport Package 550        
Technology Package 2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Wood trim 350     0 0
Power liftgate 400        
Premium I Package   3,170      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer   520   520  
Sport Package 511        
Technology Package 2,418        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536        
Wood trim 325     0 0
Power liftgate 372        
Premium I Package   2,948      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer   484   484  
Options (change) 4,475 5,330 1,640 2,160 1,640
Options (change) 4,162 4,957 1,525 2,009 1,525
Destination 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $39,100 $102,805 $138,315 $134,935 $192,315
Total Invoice $36,429 $95,761 $128,876 $125,733 $179,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,297
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelQ3SLSLSLSL
Trim2.0 TFSISL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,100$102,805$138,315$134,935$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-9,700-10,150-9,650-10,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,100$93,105$128,165$125,285$182,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,060$32,180$88,960
Total Invoice$36,429$95,761$128,876$125,733$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-9,035-9,457-8,992-9,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,429$86,726$119,419$116,741$169,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,693$30,015$82,825

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelQ3SLSLSLSL
Trim2.0 TFSISL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200    
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,390$17,090$17,540$17,040$17,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,700$10,150$9,650$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,035-9,457-8,992-9,545

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008
ModelQ3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.5 in100.8 in
Length172.8 in178.5 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height62.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70059%
Total Not Requested49041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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