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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,210 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $114,015 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $106,373 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | SL | SL | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $147,300 | $214,500 | $25,340 | $33,980 |
| Base Invoice | $136,989 | $199,485 | $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 | 8,150 | 4,700 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 7,417 | 4,279 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $148,225 | $216,725 | $34,210 | $39,400 |
| Total Invoice | $137,914 | $201,710 | $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: $93,000 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,820 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | SL | SL | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 900, 12 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $148,225 | $216,725 | $34,210 | $39,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | -21,015 | -28,265 | 0 | -3,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $127,210 | $188,460 | $34,210 | $36,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $61,250 | $0 | $2,040 |
| Total Invoice | $137,914 | $201,710 | $31,541 | $36,560 |
| Adjustments for Features | -19,553 | -26,307 | 0 | -2,923 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $118,361 | $175,403 | $31,541 | $33,637 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $57,042 | $0 | $2,096 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | SL | SL | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Night vision | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $23,030 | $30,280 | $2,015 | $5,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $21,015 | $28,265 | $0 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -19,553 | -26,307 | 0 | -2,923 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 |
| Model | SL | A3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,002 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2080 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Audio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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