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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $157,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,487

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $146,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $189,600 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $176,328 $25,035 $33,364
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500 1,150 1,150
S Line Package   2,000  
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,800  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Sport Package   1,400 1,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325 1,069 1,069
S Line Package   1,860  
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   1,675  
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441 441
Sport Package   1,303 1,303
Options (change) 2,500 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 2,325 8,627 5,092
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $194,675 $37,020 $42,175
Total Invoice $181,228 $34,487 $39,281

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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: $151,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141,360
Model Year201220092009
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2
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)265/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$194,675$37,020$42,175
Adjustments for Features-5,7800-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$188,895$37,020$39,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,505
Total Invoice$181,228$34,487$39,281
Adjustments for Features-5,3810-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$175,847$34,487$36,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326

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

Model Year201220092009
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
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$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,880$2,100$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,780$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3810-2,468

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

Model Year20122009
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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