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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: $34,270

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $160,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $149,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $189,600 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $176,328 $25,361 $27,853
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   -200 -200
Wood trim   400 400
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   930 930
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
iPod integration   -186 -186
Wood trim   372 372
Options (change) 2,500 6,175 6,175
Options (change) 2,325 5,745 5,745
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0 -1,300
Total Price $194,675 $34,270 $35,650
Total Invoice $181,228 $31,931 $33,123

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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: $154,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143,823
Model Year201220102010
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine563hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
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$194,675$34,270$35,650
Adjustments for Features-5,8800-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$188,795$34,270$34,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430
Total Invoice$181,228$31,931$33,123
Adjustments for Features-5,4740-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$175,754$31,931$32,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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

Model Year201220102010
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
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  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
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  
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  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,880$2,000$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,880$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4740-883

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

Model Year20122010
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, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165599%
Total Not Requested251%

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