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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: $34,190

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,852

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $24,115 $32,471
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 450 450
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Audio Package     1,000  
Convenience Package     350  
S Line Package     2,500  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Lighting Package 995 995    
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 418 418
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Audio Package     930  
Convenience Package     325  
S Line Package     2,326  
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Options (change) 5,440 5,440 7,485 3,635
Options (change) 5,060 5,060 6,962 3,381
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $53,965 $59,615 $34,190 $39,325
Total Invoice $50,249 $55,504 $31,852 $36,627

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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: $14,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,336
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,965$59,615$34,190$39,325
Adjustments for Features-5,435-6,4850-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,530$53,130$34,190$36,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$2,485
Total Invoice$50,249$55,504$31,852$36,627
Adjustments for Features-5,061-6,0380-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,188$49,466$31,852$34,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0$2,307

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,475$9,525$3,040$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$6,485$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,061-6,0380-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested150056%
Total Not Requested115544%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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