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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: $46,265

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $189,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,095

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $176,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelSLS AMGA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGT Final EditionA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $228,080 $37,600
Base Invoice $212,114 $34,968
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Technology Package   3,000
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Universal garage door opener   295
Metal pedals   195
Cargo net   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Technology Package   2,790
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Universal garage door opener   274
Metal pedals   181
Cargo net   139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,500 7,715
Options (change) 4,185 7,177
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $235,605 $46,265
Total Invoice $219,324 $43,095

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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: $186,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173,283
Model Year20152017
ModelSLS AMGA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGT Final EditionA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine583hp 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$235,605$46,265
Adjustments for Features-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$232,440$46,265
Total Invoice$219,324$43,095
Adjustments for Features-2,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$216,378$43,095

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

Model Year20152017
ModelSLS AMGA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGT Final EditionA3 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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
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 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9460

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

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,793 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested111553%
Total Not Requested100047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

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