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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,100

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $66,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $61,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092016
ModelSLSLSLSLQ3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $33,700
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $31,342
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140    
Premium I Package 3,750        
Wood trim     0 0 350
Sport Package         550
Technology Package         2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Power liftgate         400
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060    
Premium I Package 3,488        
Wood trim     0 0 325
Sport Package         511
Technology Package         2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Power liftgate         372
Options (change) 4,890 0 1,140 0 4,475
Options (change) 4,548 0 1,060 0 4,162
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $105,565 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175 $39,100
Total Invoice $98,328 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546 $36,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,408
Model Year20092009200920092016
ModelSLSLSLSLQ3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12200hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$105,565$142,575$139,615$198,175$39,100
Adjustments for Features-10,190-11,140-10,190-11,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,375$131,435$129,425$186,935$39,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$34,050$91,560$0
Total Invoice$98,328$132,838$130,085$184,546$36,429
Adjustments for Features-9,491-10,379-9,494-10,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,837$122,459$120,591$174,079$36,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,622$31,754$85,242$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20092009200920092016
ModelSLSLSLSLQ3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,515$18,465$17,515$18,565$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,190$11,140$10,190$11,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,491-10,379-9,494-10,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20092016
ModelSLQ3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in102.5 in
Length180.4 in172.8 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height51.1 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested71560%
Total Not Requested47540%

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