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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,645

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,512

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimA3 2.0 TFSICLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,200 $29,900
Base Invoice $30,876 $27,807
Sport Package 800 2,000
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Special order charge   250
Sunroof, large   1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850
AWD   2,000
Sport Package 744 1,860
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 669
Rear side airbags 325 391
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Special order charge   233
Sunroof, large   1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 11,550 17,360
Options (change) 10,741 16,145
Destination 895 925
Total Price $45,645 $48,185
Total Invoice $42,512 $44,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,909
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimA3 2.0 TFSICLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,645$48,185
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,645$47,695
Total Invoice$42,512$44,877
Adjustments for Features0-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,512$44,421

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimA3 2.0 TFSICLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,740$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-456

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,395 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested55036%
Total Not Requested99064%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested162545%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350Yes
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
225/40WR18 tires400No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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