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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,890 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $60,355 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,600 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $56,220 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 | $35,600 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 | $33,108 | $35,898 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | |||
| Sport Package | 800 | 800 | |||
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | |||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | |||
| Sport Package | 744 | 744 | |||
| Metal pedals | 181 | 181 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,470 | 3,470 | 2,300 | 11,395 | 11,395 |
| Options (change) | 3,227 | 3,227 | 2,139 | 10,597 | 10,597 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 | $47,890 | $50,890 |
| Total Invoice | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 | $44,600 | $47,390 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,750 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,068 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 625, 13 | 625, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 | $47,890 | $50,890 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,605 | -7,955 | -9,005 | 0 | -1,550 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $101,640 | $138,040 | $195,520 | $47,890 | $49,340 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Total Invoice | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 | $44,600 | $47,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,152 | -7,411 | -8,385 | 0 | -1,443 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $94,668 | $128,607 | $182,067 | $44,600 | $45,947 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,939 | $87,399 | $0 | $1,347 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | ||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,955 | $19,305 | $20,355 | $11,350 | $12,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,605 | $7,955 | $9,005 | $0 | $1,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,152 | -7,411 | -8,385 | 0 | -1,443 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 102.2 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,397 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 45.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 590 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 46% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 48% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 590 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 46% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 48% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
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