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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: $37,665

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $68,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,093

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $63,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelA3A3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Rear side airbags 350 350        
iPod integration -200 -200 425 425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860        
Navigation system 1,860 1,860        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Rear side airbags 325 325        
iPod integration -186 -186 395 395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023        
Options (change) 9,500 9,500 425 425 425 425
Options (change) 8,837 8,837 395 395 395 395
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000
Total Price $37,665 $40,645 $105,900 $151,700 $141,400 $201,800
Total Invoice $35,093 $37,866 $98,618 $141,352 $131,745 $187,945

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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: $58,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,245
Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelA3A3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$37,665$40,645$105,900$151,700$141,400$201,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-9,965-15,365-12,115-16,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$39,595$95,935$136,335$129,285$185,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$40,400$33,350$89,475
Total Invoice$35,093$37,866$98,618$141,352$131,745$187,945
Adjustments for Features0-978-9,280-14,317-11,288-15,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,093$36,888$89,338$127,035$120,457$172,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$37,697$31,119$83,342

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

Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelA3A3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 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$0    
RWD  $0$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
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
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
Blind spot warning system   $200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 $0 
Forward collision warning   $200 $200
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Night vision   $1750 $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 $0
Rearview camera   $200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
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
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
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
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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,225$13,140$18,540$15,290$19,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$9,965$15,365$12,115$16,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-9,280-14,317-11,288-15,265

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

Model Year20132008
ModelA3CL-Class
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in116.3 in
Length168.7 in199.4 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,486 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 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
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 link100No
Total Requested135586%
Total Not Requested22514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
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 link100No
Total Requested135586%
Total Not Requested22514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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