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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,465

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,074

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $23,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelSLKA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSLK55 AMGA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,500 $37,600
Base Invoice $62,775 $34,968
Lighting Package 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Proximity key 650  
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Technology Package   3,000
Sport Package   650
AWD   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Universal garage door opener   295
Metal pedals   195
Lighting Package 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Proximity key 605  
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Technology Package   2,790
Sport Package   606
AWD   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Universal garage door opener   274
Metal pedals   181
Options (change) 6,340 10,915
Options (change) 5,898 10,156
Destination 875 950
Total Price $74,715 $49,465
Total Invoice $69,548 $46,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,022
Model Year20122017
ModelSLKA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSLK55 AMGA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$74,715$49,465
Adjustments for Features-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,155$49,465
Total Invoice$69,548$46,074
Adjustments for Features-1,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,096$46,074

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122017
ModelSLKA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSLK55 AMGA3 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$12,085$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122017
ModelSLKA3 / S3 / RS3
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 Weight3,583 lb.3,824 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 SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96546%
Total Not Requested115054%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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