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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $64,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $59,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $22,998 $31,561
Wood trim     0 0    
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Sport Package         1,800  
Convenience Package         675  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Sound Package         900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
Satellite radio         350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Xenon HID headlights         650 800
Wood trim     0 0    
Cold Weather Package         637 637
Sport Package         1,638  
Convenience Package         614  
Navigation system         1,787 1,775
Sound Package         819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         410 410
Satellite radio         319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link         396 396
Xenon HID headlights         592 728
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,910 4,685
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,212 4,265
Destination 875 875 875 875 720 720
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675 $33,370 $39,385
Total Invoice $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571 $30,930 $36,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,227
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675$33,370$39,385
Adjustments for Features-14,650-15,700-14,850-15,8000-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,825$120,975$117,925$174,875$33,370$36,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,150$35,100$92,050$0$2,715
Total Invoice$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571$30,930$36,546
Adjustments for Features-13,647-14,629-13,838-14,7140-3,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,157$112,722$109,886$162,857$30,930$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,565$32,729$85,700$0$2,554

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights $50 $50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,015$18,065$17,215$18,165$2,365$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,650$15,700$14,850$15,800$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,647-14,629-13,838-14,7140-3,062

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082006
ModelSLA3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in101.5 in
Length178.5 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height51.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested173084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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