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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: $52,550

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $14,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimS3AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $53,100
Black Optic Performance Package 2,000  
Prestige Package 6,150  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 400 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Sport exhaust   650
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Sunroof, large   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Black Optic Performance Package 1,860  
Prestige Package 5,718  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 372 279
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Sport exhaust   605
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Sunroof, large   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Options (change) 9,125 12,620
Options (change) 8,486 11,737
Destination 925 995
Total Price $52,550 $66,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,535
Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimS3AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$52,550$66,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,550$64,990

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

Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3CLA
TrimS3AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329

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

Model Year20162019
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 Weight3,176 lb.3,263 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Black Optic Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
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-speed200Yes
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 hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested265062%
Total Not Requested160038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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 seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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