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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: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $38,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $35,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $66,960 $89,187
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
S Line Package 2,200      
Audio Package 1,350      
Technology Package 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Satellite radio   350    
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
S Line Package 2,002      
Audio Package 1,229      
Technology Package 1,365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410    
Rear side airbags 319 319    
Navigation system 1,774 1,775    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Satellite radio   319    
Xenon HID headlights   728    
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 9,600 5,700 840 0
Options (change) 8,737 5,189 781 0
Destination 720 720 905 905
Total Price $35,660 $40,400 $73,745 $96,805
Total Invoice $32,861 $37,470 $68,646 $90,092

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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: $31,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,907
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,660$40,400$73,745$96,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-6,315-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$37,500$67,430$90,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$22,960
Total Invoice$32,861$37,470$68,646$90,092
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-5,878-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,861$34,780$62,768$84,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$21,354

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2007200720132013
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 app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel 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
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,065$5,965$9,380$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$6,315$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690-5,878-5,970

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072013
ModelA3CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.2 in
Length168.7 in194.5 in
Width69.5 in74.1 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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 lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested195589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%

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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