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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,745 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| Difference: $20,405 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,478 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| Difference: $19,047 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SLK55 AMG | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $61,500 | $38,350 |
| Base Invoice | $57,195 | $35,666 |
| Premium Package | 1,470 | |
| Lighting Package | 990 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 575 |
| Satellite radio | 500 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | |
| Sport Package | 650 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |
| AWD | 2,700 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |
| Premium Package | 1,367 | |
| Lighting Package | 921 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 536 |
| Satellite radio | 465 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | |
| Sport Package | 606 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |
| AWD | 2,512 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |
| Options (change) | 4,575 | 8,420 |
| Options (change) | 4,255 | 7,837 |
| Destination | 775 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $68,150 | $47,745 |
| Total Invoice | $63,525 | $44,478 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,770 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,319 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SLK55 AMG | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 355hp V8 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 140, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $68,150 | $47,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,365 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,150 | $46,380 |
| Total Invoice | $63,525 | $44,478 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,272 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,525 | $43,206 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SLK55 AMG | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,010 | $11,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,272 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 102.2 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,420 lb. | 3,824 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 45.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 21% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | No |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@4500 258 lb-ft@1600 | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 87% |
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