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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,700

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $14,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,057

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $13,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $33,700
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $31,342
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Interior Trim Package 710 710    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 575
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio     500  
Sport Package       550
Technology Package       2,600
Wood trim       350
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Interior Trim Package 660 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 536
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116    
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
Satellite radio     465  
Sport Package       511
Technology Package       2,418
Wood trim       325
Options (change) 9,405 9,405 4,575 4,075
Options (change) 8,747 8,747 4,255 3,790
Destination 775 775 775 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,080 $57,130 $68,150 $38,700
Total Invoice $49,419 $53,186 $63,525 $36,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,645
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,080$57,130$68,150$38,700
Adjustments for Features-770-770-1,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,310$56,360$67,080$38,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0
Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,525$36,057
Adjustments for Features-717-717-9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,702$52,469$62,528$36,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,826$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,710$9,710$10,010$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$770$1,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-717-717-9970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20062016
ModelSLKQ3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in102.5 in
Length160.7 in172.8 in
Width70.4 in72.1 in
Height51.0 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested37577%
Total Not Requested11523%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested37577%
Total Not Requested11523%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested59050%

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