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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,870

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,419

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $25,361 $27,853
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550      
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750    
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
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372      
Lighting Package 976 976 976    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 443 443
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698    
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) 7,920 7,920 5,370 7,775 7,775
Options (change) 7,366 7,366 4,994 7,233 7,233
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 -1,300
Total Price $55,695 $60,695 $73,895 $35,870 $37,250
Total Invoice $51,858 $56,508 $68,854 $33,419 $34,611

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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: $12,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,796
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,695$60,695$73,895$35,870$37,250
Adjustments for Features-7,135-8,185-8,7850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,560$52,510$65,110$35,870$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,550$0$430
Total Invoice$51,858$56,508$68,854$33,419$34,611
Adjustments for Features-6,643-7,620-8,1860-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,215$48,888$60,668$33,419$33,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,453$0$309

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr 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$0
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  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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
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
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
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$75  
No leather in second row$-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$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,600$10,650$11,250$2,465$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,135$8,185$8,785$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,643-7,620-8,1860-883

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102010
ModelSLKA3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.5 in
Length160.7 in168.7 in
Width70.4 in69.5 in
Height51.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 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
6.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested111554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested111554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested157594%
Total Not Requested1056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%
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 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested157594%
Total Not Requested1056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%
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 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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