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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: $34,215

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $190,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,885

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $177,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimGT Final Edition2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $221,580 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $206,069 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package   500 500
iPod integration   -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package   466 466
iPod integration   -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 0 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 0 5,629 5,629
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $224,605 $34,215 $37,195
Total Invoice $209,094 $31,885 $34,658

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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: $183,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171,037
Model Year201520132013
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimGT Final Edition2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine583hp 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$224,605$34,215$37,195
Adjustments for Features-6,6300-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$217,975$34,215$36,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$209,094$31,885$34,658
Adjustments for Features-6,1720-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$202,922$31,885$33,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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

Model Year201520132013
ModelSLS AMGA3A3
TrimGT Final Edition2.0T2.0 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  
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  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
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 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,930$2,300$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1720-978

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

Model Year20152013
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, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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