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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: $34,160

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $40,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,496

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $38,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $72,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $67,332 $91,094
S Line Package 2,200      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Audio Package 1,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Satellite radio   350    
S Line Package 2,002      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Audio Package 1,229      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410    
Navigation system 1,774 1,775    
Rear side airbags 319 319    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Satellite radio   319    
Options (change) 8,100 4,900 0 0
Options (change) 7,372 4,461 0 0
Destination 720 720 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $34,160 $39,600 $74,575 $101,425
Total Invoice $31,496 $36,742 $69,507 $94,569

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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: $34,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,312
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,160$39,600$74,575$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,525-6,115-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,160$36,075$68,460$94,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0$25,875
Total Invoice$31,496$36,742$69,507$94,569
Adjustments for Features0-3,271-5,699-6,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,496$33,471$63,808$87,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0$24,150

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2007200720102010
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$6,840$9,430$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525$6,115$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,271-5,699-6,611

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072010
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested178081%
Total Not Requested42519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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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