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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: $35,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $37,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $35,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $66,309 $88,257
S Line Package 2,500      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Convenience Package 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
iPod integration 0 0    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
S Line Package 2,326      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Convenience Package 325      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
iPod integration 0 0    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418    
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 8,635 5,785 840 0
Options (change) 8,030 5,379 781 0
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $35,340 $41,475 $73,015 $95,775
Total Invoice $32,920 $38,625 $67,965 $89,132

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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: $31,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,097
Model Year2008200820122012
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)140, 10195, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,340$41,475$73,015$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-6,390-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$38,625$66,625$88,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$21,935
Total Invoice$32,920$38,625$67,965$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-5,948-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,920$35,971$62,017$82,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$20,400

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820122012
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
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
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 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $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
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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
Total Value of Features$2,665$5,515$9,055$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$6,390$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-5,948-6,715

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 lights125No
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
Total Requested240591%
Total Not Requested2509%
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
Compass0Yes
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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