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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,487

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $25,035 $33,364
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990      
Special order charge 250 250      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Convenience Package       1,800  
S Line Package       2,000  
Sport Package       1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,150 1,150
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921      
Special order charge 233 233      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 441 441
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Navigation system       1,813 1,813
Convenience Package       1,675  
S Line Package       1,860  
Sport Package       1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,069 1,069
Options (change) 9,970 9,200 5,020 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 9,275 8,559 4,670 8,627 5,092
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $54,420 $66,350 $74,870 $37,020 $42,175
Total Invoice $50,678 $61,773 $69,695 $34,487 $39,281

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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: $8,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,568
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,420$66,350$74,870$37,020$42,175
Adjustments for Features-9,260-10,410-10,7350-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,160$55,940$64,135$37,020$39,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$18,975$0$2,505
Total Invoice$50,678$61,773$69,695$34,487$39,281
Adjustments for Features-8,623-9,692-9,9930-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,055$52,081$59,702$34,487$36,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$17,647$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKA3A3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
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
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Fog lights   $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$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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,900$13,050$13,375$2,640$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,260$10,410$10,735$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,623-9,692-9,9930-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142009
ModelSLKA3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.5 in
Length162.8 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height51.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 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
6.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested102582%
Total Not Requested23018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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