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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $82,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,059

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $76,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelA3A3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415
S Line Package 2,500          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Convenience Package 350          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
Sunshades, second row 150 150        
Rear side airbags 350 350        
iPod integration 0 0        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450        
S Line Package 2,326          
Cold Weather Package 650 650        
Convenience Package 325          
Navigation system 1,813 1,813        
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023        
Sunshades, second row 139 139        
Rear side airbags 325 325        
iPod integration 0 0        
Xenon HID headlights 745 745        
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418        
Options (change) 8,785 5,935 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,169 5,518 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $35,490 $41,625 $117,525 $156,525 $165,525 $218,525
Total Invoice $33,059 $38,764 $109,363 $145,703 $154,185 $203,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,890
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelA3A3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$35,490$41,625$117,525$156,525$165,525$218,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-13,340-15,240-16,740-17,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$38,775$104,185$141,285$148,785$200,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$37,100$44,600$96,575
Total Invoice$33,059$38,764$109,363$145,703$154,185$203,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-12,414-14,186-15,593-16,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,059$36,110$96,949$131,517$138,592$186,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$34,568$41,643$89,952

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelA3A3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750$1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Regenerative braking  $0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$3,450$6,300$16,790$18,690$20,190$21,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$13,340$15,240$16,740$17,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-12,414-14,186-15,593-16,539

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20082014
ModelA3CL-Class
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in116.3 in
Length168.7 in200.6 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested233088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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