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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: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $191,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $178,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimGT Final Edition2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $221,580 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $206,069 $22,998 $31,561
Sport Package   1,800  
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Convenience Package   675  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Sound Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Satellite radio   350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Xenon HID headlights   650 800
Sport Package   1,638  
Cold Weather Package   637 637
Convenience Package   614  
Navigation system   1,787 1,775
Sound Package   819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Satellite radio   319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396 396
Xenon HID headlights   592 728
Options (change) 0 7,910 4,685
Options (change) 0 7,212 4,265
Destination 925 720 720
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $224,605 $33,370 $39,385
Total Invoice $209,094 $30,930 $36,546

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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: $184,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172,132
Model Year201520062006
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimGT Final Edition2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine583hp 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$224,605$33,370$39,385
Adjustments for Features-6,4800-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$218,125$33,370$36,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715
Total Invoice$209,094$30,930$36,546
Adjustments for Features-6,0320-3,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$203,062$30,930$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,554

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

Model Year201520062006
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimGT Final Edition2.0T3.2 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  
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  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,130$2,650$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,480$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0320-3,062

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

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,727 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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested170583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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