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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,487

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $25,035 $33,364
Premium 2 Package 7,500 4,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990 990 1,150 1,150
Rear spoiler 350      
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     1,800  
S Line Package     2,000  
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium 2 Package 6,975 4,232    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 441 441
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921 921 1,069 1,069
Rear spoiler 326      
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Convenience Package     1,675  
S Line Package     1,860  
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Options (change) 10,330 6,260 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 9,608 5,823 8,627 5,092
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $59,725 $68,605 $37,020 $42,175
Total Invoice $55,615 $63,874 $34,487 $39,281

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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: $10,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,563
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T3.2
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)225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,725$68,605$37,020$42,175
Adjustments for Features-12,420-13,4850-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,305$55,120$37,020$39,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,815$0$2,505
Total Invoice$55,615$63,874$34,487$39,281
Adjustments for Features-11,565-12,5550-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,050$51,319$34,487$36,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,269$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T3.2
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
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  
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  
USB port$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  
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$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
Total Value of Features$15,410$16,475$2,990$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,420$13,485$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,565-12,5550-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
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 headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested97531%
Total Not Requested216569%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested97535%
Total Not Requested179065%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested102582%
Total Not Requested23018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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