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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,660 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $41,725 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $39,177 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,340 | $33,980 | $75,150 | $108,900 |
| Base Invoice | $23,404 | $31,561 | $69,890 | $101,277 |
| Audio Package | 1,350 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,200 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,500 | 1,250 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Night Package | 300 | |||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Audio Package | 1,229 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,002 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,365 | 1,138 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Night Package | 279 | |||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 465 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,600 | 6,150 | 1,240 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,737 | 5,599 | 1,153 | 0 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,660 | $40,850 | $77,385 | $109,895 |
| Total Invoice | $32,861 | $37,880 | $72,038 | $102,272 |
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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: $33,510 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,530 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $35,660 | $40,850 | $77,385 | $109,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,150 | -8,215 | -11,765 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,660 | $37,700 | $69,170 | $98,130 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,040 | $0 | $28,960 |
| Total Invoice | $32,861 | $37,880 | $72,038 | $102,272 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,921 | -7,647 | -10,949 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,861 | $34,959 | $64,391 | $91,323 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,098 | $0 | $26,932 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,615 | $6,765 | $11,830 | $15,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,150 | $8,215 | $11,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,921 | -7,647 | -10,949 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Audio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1955 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 11% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
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