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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,475

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $66,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimS3CL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,000 $114,100 $151,500 $158,700 $211,000
S Sport Package 1,100        
Prestige Package 5,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Rear side airbags 350        
Cargo net 155        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950    
S Sport Package 1,024        
Prestige Package 4,930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536        
Rear side airbags 325        
Cargo net 144        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744    
Options (change) 7,480 2,950 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 6,959 2,744 2,744 0 0
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $51,475 $117,925 $156,325 $162,175 $213,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,545
Model Year20202012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimS3CL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine288hp I4429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$51,475$117,925$156,325$162,175$213,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-5,100-6,550-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,475$115,525$151,225$155,625$206,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,700$40,100$90,875

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20202012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimS3CL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
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 app$25    
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    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500    
Regenerative braking $0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer  $100 $100
Compass$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$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    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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-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$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    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$10,165$12,565$15,265$16,715$17,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$5,100$6,550$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,233-4,747-6,101-7,052

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20202012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in116.3 in
Length175.4 in200.6 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 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 Headroom36.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested227555%
Total Not Requested186545%

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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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