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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: $8,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,448

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $7,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $34,038 $36,828
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575 575
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Sport Package       800 800
Premium Plus Package       2,700 2,700
Technology Package       2,700 2,700
Metal pedals       195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 536 536
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Sport Package       744 744
Premium Plus Package       2,512 2,512
Technology Package       2,512 2,512
Metal pedals       181 181
Options (change) 9,700 8,930 6,340 6,970 6,970
Options (change) 9,023 8,307 5,898 6,485 6,485
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $53,075 $64,605 $74,715 $44,495 $47,495
Total Invoice $49,423 $60,146 $69,548 $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: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,554
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,075$64,605$74,715$44,495$47,495
Adjustments for Features-2,600-3,750-4,8750-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,475$60,855$69,840$44,495$45,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,365$0$1,450
Total Invoice$49,423$60,146$69,548$41,448$44,238
Adjustments for Features-2,421-3,491-4,5380-1,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,002$56,655$65,010$41,448$42,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$18,008$0$1,346

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

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
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$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100
Total Value of Features$11,125$12,275$13,400$8,525$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$3,750$4,875$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,421-3,491-4,5380-1,444

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

Model Year20122016
ModelSLKA3 / S3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in102.2 in
Length162.8 in175.4 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height51.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 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
6.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75078%
Total Not Requested21522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75078%
Total Not Requested21522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75078%
Total Not Requested21522%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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 key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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 key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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