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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,440 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $100,735 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,984 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $93,674 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $147,300 | $214,500 | $38,350 |
| Base Invoice | $136,989 | $199,485 | $35,666 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,450 | ||
| Sport Package | 650 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Prestige Package | 7,860 | ||
| Sport Package | 606 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | ||
| Metal pedals | 182 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,950 | 0 | 11,115 |
| Options (change) | 2,744 | 0 | 10,343 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $151,175 | $216,725 | $50,440 |
| Total Invoice | $140,658 | $201,710 | $46,984 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,370 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,169 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 186hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 900, 12 | 625, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $151,175 | $216,725 | $50,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,365 | -16,965 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $138,810 | $199,760 | $50,440 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $60,950 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $140,658 | $201,710 | $46,984 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,505 | -15,790 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $129,153 | $185,920 | $46,984 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $56,767 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $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 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $21,415 | $26,015 | $9,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,365 | $16,965 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,505 | -15,790 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 102.2 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,002 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 54.8 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 | 8.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3740 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 2400 | 39% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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