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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,495

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,448

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $34,038 $36,828
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575 575
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750    
Sport Package       800 800
Premium Plus Package       2,700 2,700
Technology Package       2,700 2,700
Metal pedals       195 195
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Lighting Package 976 976 976    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 536 536
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698    
Sport Package       744 744
Premium Plus Package       2,512 2,512
Technology Package       2,512 2,512
Metal pedals       181 181
Options (change) 5,370 5,370 5,370 6,970 6,970
Options (change) 4,994 4,994 4,994 6,485 6,485
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $53,145 $58,145 $73,895 $44,495 $47,495
Total Invoice $49,486 $54,136 $68,854 $41,448 $44,238

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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: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,496
Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9140, 9140, 9
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$44,495$47,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,790-1,565-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,145$57,095$70,105$42,930$44,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,960$0$1,450
Total Invoice$49,486$54,136$68,854$41,448$44,238
Adjustments for Features0-978-3,531-1,458-2,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,486$53,158$65,323$39,990$41,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$15,837$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
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$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
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
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
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 $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  $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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$8,585$9,635$12,375$10,150$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,790$1,565$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-3,531-1,458-2,901

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102016
ModelSLKA3 / S3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in102.2 in
Length160.7 in175.4 in
Width70.4 in70.2 in
Height51.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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