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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: $34,540

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $65,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,175

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $60,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelA3A3CLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $96,300
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $89,559
S Line Package 2,500    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Convenience Package 350    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
S Line Package 2,326    
Cold Weather Package 650 650  
Convenience Package 325    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Options (change) 7,835 4,985 0
Options (change) 7,285 4,634 0
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $34,540 $40,675 $99,775
Total Invoice $32,175 $37,880 $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: $57,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,062
Model Year200820082009
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)140, 10195, 10480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$34,540$40,675$99,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$37,825$92,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0
Total Invoice$32,175$37,880$93,034
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-6,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,175$35,226$86,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082009
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
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
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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
Total Value of Features$3,190$6,040$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-6,797

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082009
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
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested233088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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