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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,210

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $24,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720072007
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,950 $60,300 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $44,594 $56,079 $23,404 $31,561
Premium 2 Package 7,500 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 350      
Cold Weather Package     700 700
S Line Package     2,200  
Technology Package     1,500 1,250
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Audio Package     1,350  
Satellite radio       350
Premium 2 Package 6,975 4,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 410 410
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 326      
Cold Weather Package     637 637
S Line Package     2,002  
Technology Package     1,365 1,138
Navigation system     1,774 1,775
Audio Package     1,229  
Satellite radio       319
Options (change) 9,340 5,720 8,150 4,700
Options (change) 8,687 5,320 7,417 4,279
Destination 925 925 720 720
Total Price $58,215 $66,945 $34,210 $39,400
Total Invoice $54,206 $62,324 $31,541 $36,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,705
Model Year2017201720072007
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$58,215$66,945$34,210$39,400
Adjustments for Features-12,845-13,9100-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,370$53,035$34,210$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,665$0$2,040
Total Invoice$54,206$62,324$31,541$36,560
Adjustments for Features-11,960-12,9500-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,246$49,374$31,541$33,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,128$0$2,096

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720072007
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,785$16,850$2,940$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,845$13,910$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,960-12,9500-2,923

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172007
ModelSLCA3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.5 in
Length162.8 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height51.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested107534%
Total Not Requested206566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested107536%
Total Not Requested189064%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested197590%
Total Not Requested23010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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