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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: $35,090

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelA3A3CLACLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $27,807 $44,129
Convenience Package 350      
S Line Package 2,500      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420
Heated front seats 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 850  
iPod integration 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Multimedia Package     2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Special order charge     250 250
Rear spoiler     300 300
Convenience Package 325      
S Line Package 2,326      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 669 669
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391
Heated front seats 418 418    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745 791  
iPod integration 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Multimedia Package     2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Special order charge     233 233
Rear spoiler     279 279
Options (change) 8,385 5,535 10,190 9,340
Options (change) 7,798 5,147 9,477 8,686
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $35,090 $41,225 $41,015 $57,715
Total Invoice $32,688 $38,393 $38,209 $53,740

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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: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,524
Model Year2008200820142014
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)140, 10195, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,090$41,225$41,015$57,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,290-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$38,375$36,725$50,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$14,075
Total Invoice$32,688$38,393$38,209$53,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-3,997-6,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,688$35,739$34,212$47,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$13,089

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2008200820142014
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Total Value of Features$2,640$5,490$6,930$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,290$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-3,997-6,439

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082014
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested240591%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
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%

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