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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: $38,470 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $33,145 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $30,832 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,920 | $35,875 | $67,550 | $74,850 | $108,900 |
| Base Invoice | $25,035 | $33,364 | $62,822 | $69,611 | $101,277 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,000 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,675 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | |||
| S Line Package | 1,860 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,069 | 1,069 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | 441 | |||
| 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) | 10,725 | 6,925 | 3,140 | 1,240 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,975 | 6,440 | 2,920 | 1,153 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $38,470 | $43,625 | $71,615 | $77,015 | $109,825 |
| Total Invoice | $35,835 | $40,629 | $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: $26,495 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,641 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $38,470 | $43,625 | $71,615 | $77,015 | $109,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,650 | -6,650 | -7,490 | -11,590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,470 | $40,975 | $64,965 | $69,525 | $98,235 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,505 | $0 | $4,560 | $33,270 |
| Total Invoice | $35,835 | $40,629 | $66,667 | $71,689 | $102,202 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,468 | -6,191 | -6,972 | -10,786 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,835 | $38,161 | $60,476 | $64,717 | $91,416 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,326 | $0 | $4,241 | $30,940 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $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 | |||||
| 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 | $3,565 | $6,215 | $10,215 | $11,055 | $15,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,650 | $6,650 | $7,490 | $11,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,468 | -6,191 | -6,972 | -10,786 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| 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. | 4,035 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
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 1005 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 20% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 67% |
| 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% |
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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