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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: $42,740

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,811

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelSLKA3 / S3
TrimSLK350A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $53,300 $38,600
Base Invoice $49,569 $35,898
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Sport Package 1,160  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Navigation Plus Package   1,900
iPod integration   350
Metal pedals   195
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Lighting Package 995  
Sport Package 1,079  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 511
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Navigation Plus Package   1,768
iPod integration   325
Metal pedals   181
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 6,600 3,245
Options (change) 6,139 3,018
Destination 875 895
Total Price $60,775 $42,740
Total Invoice $56,583 $39,811

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,423
Model Year20112015
ModelSLKA3 / S3
TrimSLK350A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$60,775$42,740
Adjustments for Features-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,400$42,740
Total Invoice$56,583$39,811
Adjustments for Features-3490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,234$39,811

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

Model Year20112015
ModelSLKA3 / S3
TrimSLK350A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,525$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3490

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,295 lb.3,683 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 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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