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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: $35,870

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,419

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $25,361 $27,853
Premium 2 Package 7,500 4,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Titanium Sport Package     2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
iPod integration     -200 -200
Premium 2 Package 6,975 4,232    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     930 930
Titanium Sport Package     1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
iPod integration     -186 -186
Options (change) 8,990 5,270 7,775 7,775
Options (change) 8,361 4,902 7,233 7,233
Destination 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $58,385 $67,615 $35,870 $37,250
Total Invoice $54,368 $62,953 $33,419 $34,611

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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: $10,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,570
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
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$58,385$67,615$35,870$37,250
Adjustments for Features-12,220-13,4850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,165$54,130$35,870$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,965$0$430
Total Invoice$54,368$62,953$33,419$34,611
Adjustments for Features-11,379-12,5550-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,989$50,398$33,419$33,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,409$0$309

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSLCSLCA3A3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
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  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
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  $150$150
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
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$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  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$15,210$16,475$2,990$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,220$13,485$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,379-12,5550-883

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182010
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested147588%
Total Not Requested20512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested147588%
Total Not Requested20512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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