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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,945

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $103,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,654

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $96,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLSLA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $34,038 $36,828
Driver Assistance Package 2,950      
Wood trim 0 0    
Prestige Package     6,150 6,150
Premium Plus Package     2,700 2,700
Sport Package     800 800
Metal pedals     195 195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Driver Assistance Package 2,744      
Wood trim 0 0    
Prestige Package     5,718 5,718
Premium Plus Package     2,512 2,512
Sport Package     744 744
Metal pedals     181 181
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 2,950 0 10,420 10,420
Options (change) 2,744 0 9,691 9,691
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $151,175 $216,725 $47,945 $50,945
Total Invoice $140,658 $201,710 $44,654 $47,444

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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: $89,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,997
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLSLA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine530hp V8621hp V12170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12625, 13625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$151,175$216,725$47,945$50,945
Adjustments for Features-13,980-18,5800-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,195$198,145$47,945$49,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,950$0$1,450
Total Invoice$140,658$201,710$44,654$47,444
Adjustments for Features-13,007-17,2930-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,651$184,417$44,654$46,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,766$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLSLA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Night vision $1750  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather headliner $1000  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$22,205$26,805$8,225$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,980$18,580$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,007-17,2930-1,443

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelSLA3 / S3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in102.2 in
Length181.8 in175.4 in
Width73.9 in70.2 in
Height51.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested300069%
Total Not Requested135031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested300069%
Total Not Requested135031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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