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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,095

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $72,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,793

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $67,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014201420142014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSICL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150        
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700        
Sport Package 800 800        
Metal pedals 195 195        
Cargo net 150 150        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575        
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950    
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718        
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512        
Sport Package 744 744        
Metal pedals 181 181        
Cargo net 139 139        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536        
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744    
Options (change) 10,570 10,570 2,950 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 9,830 9,830 2,744 2,744 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $48,095 $51,095 $120,475 $159,475 $165,525 $218,525
Total Invoice $44,793 $47,583 $112,107 $148,447 $154,185 $203,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,391
Model Year201620162014201420142014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSICL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4220hp I4429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionS6S6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$48,095$51,095$120,475$159,475$165,525$218,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-7,440-9,340-8,840-9,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,095$49,545$113,035$150,135$156,685$208,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$37,100$43,650$95,625
Total Invoice$44,793$47,583$112,107$148,447$154,185$203,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,443-6,923-8,694-8,234-9,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,793$46,140$105,184$139,753$145,951$194,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0$34,569$40,767$89,072

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

Model Year201620162014201420142014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSICL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$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 
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
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    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Night vision  $1750$1750$1750$1750
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Regenerative braking  $0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power convertible top$4000$4000    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 $25 
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
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
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
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, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt 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 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver 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, driver 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$9,175$10,725$16,615$18,515$18,015$19,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$7,440$9,340$8,840$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,443-6,923-8,694-8,234-9,184

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

Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3CL-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in116.3 in
Length175.4 in200.6 in
Width70.2 in73.7 in
Height55.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested147534%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested147534%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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