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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,300 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $4,130 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,267 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $3,826 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $43,350 | $47,400 | $62,500 | $36,600 | $39,600 |
| Base Invoice | $40,316 | $44,082 | $58,125 | $34,038 | $36,828 |
| Lighting Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Heating Package | 970 | 970 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 700 | 575 | 575 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 1,400 | ||||
| Sport Package | 800 | 800 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | |||
| Lighting Package | 930 | 930 | 930 | ||
| Heating Package | 902 | 902 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 650 | 536 | 536 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 1,302 | ||||
| Sport Package | 744 | 744 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,512 | 2,512 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,512 | 2,512 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,305 | 4,305 | 5,935 | 6,775 | 6,775 |
| Options (change) | 4,002 | 4,002 | 5,518 | 6,304 | 6,304 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,430 | $52,480 | $70,510 | $44,300 | $47,300 |
| Total Invoice | $45,093 | $48,859 | $65,718 | $41,267 | $44,057 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,183 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 380, 11 | 140, 9 | 140, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $48,430 | $52,480 | $70,510 | $44,300 | $47,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -3,990 | -2,530 | -4,230 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,430 | $52,480 | $66,520 | $41,770 | $43,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $18,090 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Total Invoice | $45,093 | $48,859 | $65,718 | $41,267 | $44,057 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -3,719 | -2,357 | -3,940 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,093 | $48,859 | $61,999 | $38,910 | $40,117 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,766 | $16,906 | $0 | $1,207 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,245 | $8,245 | $12,235 | $10,775 | $12,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $3,990 | $2,530 | $4,230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -3,719 | -2,357 | -3,940 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | A3 / S3 |
| 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 | 3,210 lb. | 3,397 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 SLK280
| 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% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| 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% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| 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% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support 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 | 450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 68% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support 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 | 450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 68% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 55% |
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