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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,870 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $18,220 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,418 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $16,945 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 | $26,920 | $35,875 |
| Base Invoice | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 | $25,035 | $33,364 |
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 475 | 475 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | ||||
| S Line Package | 2,000 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | |||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | 441 | 441 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,813 | 1,813 |
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 418 | 418 | 418 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,675 | ||||
| S Line Package | 1,860 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,065 | 9,065 | 5,500 | 8,125 | 4,325 |
| Options (change) | 8,428 | 8,428 | 5,113 | 7,558 | 4,023 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $54,090 | $59,390 | $70,875 | $35,870 | $41,025 |
| Total Invoice | $50,363 | $55,291 | $66,064 | $33,418 | $38,212 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,850 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,083 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,090 | $59,390 | $70,875 | $35,870 | $41,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,370 | -8,420 | -8,670 | 0 | -2,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,720 | $50,970 | $62,205 | $35,870 | $38,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 | $0 | $2,505 |
| Total Invoice | $50,363 | $55,291 | $66,064 | $33,418 | $38,212 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,862 | -7,839 | -8,081 | 0 | -2,468 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,501 | $47,452 | $57,983 | $33,418 | $35,744 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,951 | $14,482 | $0 | $2,326 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,910 | $10,960 | $11,210 | $2,540 | $5,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,370 | $8,420 | $8,670 | $0 | $2,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,862 | -7,839 | -8,081 | 0 | -2,468 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | A3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 54.3 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 | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| 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% |
| 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? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1965 | 66% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| 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% |
| 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? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1965 | 66% |
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? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 30% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 105 | 8% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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