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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: $36,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $33,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA3A3CLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
S Line Package 2,500        
Convenience Package 350        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
iPod integration 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Night Package     300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,900    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
S Line Package 2,326        
Convenience Package 325        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Cold Weather Package 650 650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
iPod integration 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418      
Xenon HID headlights 745 745      
Night Package     279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,767    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Options (change) 8,635 5,785 3,140 1,240 0
Options (change) 8,030 5,379 2,920 1,153 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Total Price $35,340 $41,475 $71,615 $77,015 $109,825
Total Invoice $32,920 $38,625 $66,667 $71,689 $102,202

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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: $28,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,858
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA3A3CLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,340$41,475$71,615$77,015$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-7,400-8,240-12,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$38,625$64,215$68,775$97,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$4,560$33,270
Total Invoice$32,920$38,625$66,667$71,689$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-6,889-7,670-11,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,920$35,971$59,778$64,019$90,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$4,241$30,941

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA3A3CLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$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$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$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$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio $200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$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
Total Value of Features$3,315$6,165$10,715$11,555$15,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$7,400$8,240$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-6,889-7,670-11,483

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082017
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.4,035 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
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested240591%
Total Not Requested2509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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