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

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelA3A3CLACLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $27,807 $44,129
Convenience Package 675      
Sport Package 1,800      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Sound Package 900      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420
Xenon HID headlights 650 800 850  
Satellite radio 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,500 1,500
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300
Rear spoiler     300 300
Special order charge     250 250
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Convenience Package 614      
Sport Package 1,638      
Navigation system 1,787 1,775    
Sound Package 819      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 669 669
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Rear side airbags 319 319 391 391
Xenon HID headlights 592 728 791  
Satellite radio 319 319    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     1,395 1,395
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139
Rear spoiler     279 279
Special order charge     233 233
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 9,360 6,135 8,420 7,570
Options (change) 8,532 5,585 7,831 7,040
Destination 720 720 925 925
Total Price $34,820 $40,835 $39,245 $55,945
Total Invoice $32,250 $37,866 $36,563 $52,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $554
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelA3A3CLACLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,820$40,835$39,245$55,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,035-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$37,535$35,210$49,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$14,150
Total Invoice$32,250$37,866$36,563$52,094
Adjustments for Features0-3,060-3,759-6,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,250$34,806$32,804$45,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,556$0$13,158

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelA3A3CLACLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,605$5,905$6,640$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,035$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,060-3,759-6,132

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062014
ModelA3CLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length168.7 in182.3 in
Width69.5 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested180588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%

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