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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,900

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,403

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $9,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimS3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $47,450
Base Invoice $39,527 $44,129
Prestige Package 6,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Painted brake calipers (optional) 400 300
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   300
Prestige Package 5,718  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Rear side airbags 325 391
Painted brake calipers (optional) 372 279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376
Special order charge   233
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 7,475 13,110
Options (change) 6,951 12,192
Destination 925 925
Total Price $50,900 $61,485
Total Invoice $47,403 $57,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,317
Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimS3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,900$61,485
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,900$60,920
Total Invoice$47,403$57,246
Adjustments for Features0-526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,403$56,720

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

Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimS3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-526

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

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

Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested265062%
Total Not Requested160038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested100076%
Total Not Requested31524%

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