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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: $17,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,418

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $25,035 $33,364
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850    
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       1,950 1,950
Convenience Package       1,800  
S Line Package       2,000  
Sport Package       1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Lighting Package 976 976 976    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 441 441
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698    
Navigation system       1,813 1,813
Convenience Package       1,675  
S Line Package       1,860  
Sport Package       1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Options (change) 5,370 5,370 5,370 8,125 4,325
Options (change) 4,994 4,994 4,994 7,558 4,023
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $53,145 $58,145 $73,895 $35,870 $41,025
Total Invoice $49,486 $54,136 $68,854 $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: $12,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,417
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
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$53,145$58,145$73,895$35,870$41,025
Adjustments for Features-4,995-6,045-8,7850-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,150$52,100$65,110$35,870$38,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,960$0$2,505
Total Invoice$49,486$54,136$68,854$33,418$38,212
Adjustments for Features-4,651-5,628-8,1860-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,835$48,508$60,668$33,418$35,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,833$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
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 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
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
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
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
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 changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration  $100  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
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  
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
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$8,735$9,785$12,525$3,740$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,995$6,045$8,785$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,651-5,628-8,1860-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102009
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%
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%
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1058%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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