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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,140

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,496

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $15,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSLCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG SLC43A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,350 $38,350
Base Invoice $57,056 $35,666
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Prestige Package   8,450
Sport Package   650
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995
AWD   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Metal pedals   195
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Prestige Package   7,860
Sport Package   606
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926
AWD   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Metal pedals   182
Options (change) 7,370 13,815
Options (change) 6,855 12,855
Destination 995 975
Total Price $69,715 $53,140
Total Invoice $64,906 $49,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,771
Model Year20182018
ModelSLCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG SLC43A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,715$53,140
Adjustments for Features-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,880$53,140
Total Invoice$64,906$49,496
Adjustments for Features-2,6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,267$49,496

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG SLC43A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$12,910$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in102.2 in
Length162.8 in175.4 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height51.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested379083%
Total Not Requested77517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested459075%
Total Not Requested155025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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