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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: $35,310

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720172017
ModelA3A3CLACLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $30,132 $46,454
S Line Package 2,200      
Technology Package 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Audio Package 1,350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Satellite radio   350    
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,650  
Premium Package     2,350 2,350
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Aluminum trim     150  
Rear spoiler     300  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
S Line Package 2,002      
Technology Package 1,365      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 669 669
Navigation system 1,774 1,775    
Audio Package 1,229      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Satellite radio   319    
Xenon HID headlights   728    
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,535  
Premium Package     2,186 2,186
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Aluminum trim     140  
Rear spoiler     273  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 9,250 5,350 8,125 6,825
Options (change) 8,418 4,870 7,551 6,347
Destination 720 720 925 925
Total Price $35,310 $40,050 $41,450 $57,700
Total Invoice $32,542 $37,151 $38,608 $53,726

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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: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,157
Model Year2007200720172017
ModelA3A3CLACLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6208hp I4375hp 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$35,310$40,050$41,450$57,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-5,270-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$37,150$36,180$49,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$13,700
Total Invoice$32,542$37,151$38,608$53,726
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-4,909-7,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$34,461$33,699$46,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$12,746

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2007200720172017
ModelA3A3CLACLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLA250AMG CLA45
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 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
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 warning system  $200$200
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
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
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $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 rearview mirror$150$150  
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
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$3,405$6,305$8,675$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$5,270$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690-4,909-7,281

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20072017
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested195589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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