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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,170

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $65,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,658

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $61,376

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelA3A3CLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $96,300
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $89,559
Sport Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Convenience Package 675    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Sound Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Sport Package 1,638    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Convenience Package 614    
Navigation system 1,787 1,775  
Sound Package 819    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Satellite radio 319 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396  
Rear side airbags 319 319  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Options (change) 8,710 5,335 0
Options (change) 7,940 4,857 0
Destination 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $34,170 $40,035 $99,775
Total Invoice $31,658 $37,138 $93,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,418
Model Year200620062009
ModelA3A3CLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$34,170$40,035$99,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,170$36,885$93,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0
Total Invoice$31,658$37,138$93,034
Adjustments for Features0-2,922-5,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,658$34,216$87,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,558$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620062009
ModelA3A3CLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$6,390$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,922-5,958

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062009
ModelA3CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.4 in
Length168.7 in193.0 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested173084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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