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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,345

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $155,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,383

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $144,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $196,100 $38,350
Base Invoice $182,373 $35,666
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Metal pedals   195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Metal pedals   182
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 0 4,020
Options (change) 0 3,742
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $198,675 $43,345
Total Invoice $184,948 $40,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $151,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141,149
Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine563hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$198,675$43,345
Adjustments for Features-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$195,005$43,345
Total Invoice$184,948$40,383
Adjustments for Features-3,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$181,532$40,383

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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$7,295$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4160

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.5 in102.2 in
Length182.6 in175.4 in
Width76.3 in70.2 in
Height49.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		6.19.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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