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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: $36,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $48,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $45,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183 $25,361 $28,134
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Convenience Package         1,275 1,275
Titanium Sport Package         2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package         500 500
iPod integration         -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Convenience Package         1,186 1,186
Titanium Sport Package         1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package         466 466
iPod integration         -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,050 8,050
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,489 7,489
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $84,925 $107,825 $148,975 $217,475 $36,195 $39,175
Total Invoice $79,045 $100,342 $138,612 $202,408 $33,725 $36,498

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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: $35,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,090
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$84,925$107,825$148,975$217,475$36,195$39,175
Adjustments for Features-13,140-16,190-21,165-27,4650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,785$91,635$127,810$190,010$36,195$38,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$56,025$118,225$0$1,930
Total Invoice$79,045$100,342$138,612$202,408$33,725$36,498
Adjustments for Features-12,230-15,066-19,693-25,5620-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,815$85,276$118,919$176,846$33,725$35,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,461$52,104$110,031$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelSLSLSLSLA3A3
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
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$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
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, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$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$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Night vision   $1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather headliner   $1000  
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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $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 $100
Total Value of Features$15,355$18,405$23,380$29,680$2,215$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,140$16,190$21,165$27,465$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,230-15,066-19,693-25,5620-978

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152011
ModelSLA3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.8 in101.5 in
Length181.8 in168.7 in
Width73.9 in69.5 in
Height51.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.3 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
8.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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