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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: $34,210

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $66,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $62,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920072007
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $23,404 $31,561
Wood trim     0 0    
Cold Weather Package         700 700
S Line Package         2,200  
Audio Package         1,350  
Technology Package         1,500 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Satellite radio           350
Wood trim     0 0    
Cold Weather Package         637 637
S Line Package         2,002  
Audio Package         1,229  
Technology Package         1,365 1,138
Metallic paint (extra cost)         410 410
Navigation system         1,774 1,775
Satellite radio           319
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,150 4,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,417 4,279
Destination 875 875 875 875 720 720
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $34,210 $39,400
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $31,541 $36,560

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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: $51,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,159
Model Year200920092009200920072007
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$34,210$39,400
Adjustments for Features-15,115-17,165-15,815-17,2650-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,560$125,410$122,660$180,910$34,210$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,850$37,100$95,350$0$2,040
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$31,541$36,560
Adjustments for Features-14,080-15,993-14,736-16,0780-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,700$116,845$114,289$168,468$31,541$33,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,145$34,589$88,768$0$2,096

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3

Model Year200920092009200920072007
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 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 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
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  
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
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
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,680$19,730$18,380$19,830$2,565$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,115$17,165$15,815$17,265$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,080-15,993-14,736-16,0780-2,923

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092007
ModelSLA3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in101.5 in
Length180.4 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height51.1 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		7.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested188085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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