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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,090 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $140,985 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,926 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $131,234 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SLS AMG | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $183,000 | $35,600 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $170,190 | $33,108 | $35,898 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,500 | 250 | 250 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | |
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | 150 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,395 | 233 | 233 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | |
| Metal pedals | 181 | 181 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | 139 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | |
| Options (change) | 1,500 | 9,595 | 9,595 |
| Options (change) | 1,395 | 8,923 | 8,923 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $187,075 | $46,090 | $49,090 |
| Total Invoice | $174,160 | $42,926 | $45,716 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $142,780 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,906 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SLS AMG | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 563hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 625, 13 | 625, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/35-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $187,075 | $46,090 | $49,090 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,795 | -3,345 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $187,075 | $44,295 | $45,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Total Invoice | $174,160 | $42,926 | $45,716 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,672 | -3,115 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $174,160 | $41,254 | $42,601 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,347 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SLS AMG | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,280 | $9,075 | $10,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,795 | $3,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,672 | -3,115 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | SLS AMG | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in | 102.2 in |
| Length | 182.6 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,574 lb. | 3,397 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 63.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 45.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.2 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.2 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 37% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 37% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 52% |
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