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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: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $46,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $43,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLQ3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $32,900
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $30,596
Wood trim     0 0 350
Sport Package         1,000
Navigation Plus Package         2,100
Premium Plus Package         2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Universal garage door opener         295
Wood trim     0 0 325
Sport Package         930
Navigation Plus Package         1,954
Premium Plus Package         2,698
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Universal garage door opener         274
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,220
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,717
Destination 925 925 925 925 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $41,095
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $38,288

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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: $38,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,776
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLQ3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$41,095
Adjustments for Features-8,300-11,350-16,825-20,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,575$100,375$135,450$201,150$41,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$38,288
Adjustments for Features-7,725-10,562-15,654-19,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,064$93,407$126,027$187,211$38,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,343$51,963$113,147$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLQ3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$15,590$18,640$24,115$28,215$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,300$11,350$16,825$20,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,725-10,562-15,654-19,4750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20172018
ModelSLQ3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in102.5 in
Length182.3 in172.8 in
Width73.9 in72.1 in
Height51.2 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.8 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
8.5 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested990100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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