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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: $38,350

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $17,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,732

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $33,700
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $31,342
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Heating Package 990 990    
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Sport Package       550
Technology Package       2,600
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 536
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Sport Package       511
Technology Package       2,418
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 3,725
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 3,465
Destination 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $38,350
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $35,732

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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: $16,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,005
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$38,350
Adjustments for Features-1,735-2,785-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,490$58,440$70,000$38,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$35,732
Adjustments for Features-1,615-2,593-2,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,737$54,409$65,226$35,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,489$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
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$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
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$9,260$10,310$10,560$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$2,785$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,615-2,593-2,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20092016
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 SLK300

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested167572%
Total Not Requested66528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested167572%
Total Not Requested66528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%

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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested71560%
Total Not Requested47540%

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