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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,210

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $157,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $147,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $189,600 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $176,328 $23,404 $31,561
S Line Package   2,200  
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Audio Package   1,350  
Technology Package   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Satellite radio     350
Xenon HID headlights     800
S Line Package   2,002  
Cold Weather Package   637 637
Audio Package   1,229  
Technology Package   1,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Navigation system   1,774 1,775
Satellite radio     319
Xenon HID headlights     728
Options (change) 0 8,150 4,250
Options (change) 0 7,417 3,869
Destination 875 720 720
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $192,175 $34,210 $38,950
Total Invoice $178,903 $31,541 $36,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $152,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142,167
Model Year201220072007
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine563hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$192,175$34,210$38,950
Adjustments for Features-5,5800-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$186,595$34,210$36,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840
Total Invoice$178,903$31,541$36,150
Adjustments for Features-5,1950-2,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$173,708$31,541$33,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,917

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220072007
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,880$2,300$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,580$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1950-2,692

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122007
ModelSLS AMGA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.5 in101.5 in
Length182.6 in168.7 in
Width76.3 in69.5 in
Height49.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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
6.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested170577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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