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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,000

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,731

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLA
TrimRS 3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $48,500
Base Invoice $51,058 $45,105
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Carbon fiber trim 600 950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   300
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Rear side airbags 326 391
Carbon fiber trim 558 884
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Sunroof, large   1,376
Special order charge   233
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 6,125 15,370
Options (change) 5,698 14,295
Destination 975 925
Total Price $62,000 $64,795
Total Invoice $57,731 $60,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLA
TrimRS 3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5355hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$62,000$64,795
Adjustments for Features-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,425$64,795
Total Invoice$57,731$60,325
Adjustments for Features-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,196$60,325

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLA
TrimRS 3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$7,865$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5350

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,593 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 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested136558%
Total Not Requested100042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100076%
Total Not Requested31524%

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