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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: $38,195

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $15,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,591

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $14,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $32,900
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $30,596
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Convenience Package       1,350
Navigation Plus Package       2,100
Universal garage door opener       295
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 536
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Convenience Package       1,256
Navigation Plus Package       1,954
Universal garage door opener       274
Options (change) 10,075 9,305 6,340 4,320
Options (change) 9,372 8,656 5,898 4,020
Destination 875 875 875 975
Total Price $53,450 $64,980 $74,715 $38,195
Total Invoice $49,772 $60,495 $69,548 $35,591

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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: $11,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,936
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,450$64,980$74,715$38,195
Adjustments for Features-3,485-4,635-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$60,345$69,155$38,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0
Total Invoice$49,772$60,495$69,548$35,591
Adjustments for Features-3,245-4,315-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,527$56,180$64,373$35,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,846$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$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
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,735$10,885$11,810$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$4,635$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-4,315-5,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKQ3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in102.5 in
Length162.8 in172.8 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height51.2 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.8 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
6.4 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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 Q3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested79080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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