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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: $35,520 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $39,055 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,093 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $36,414 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,270 | $29,950 | $72,400 | $97,950 |
| Base Invoice | $25,361 | $27,853 | $67,332 | $91,094 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Convenience Package | 930 | 930 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,425 | 7,425 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,907 | 6,907 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -1,300 | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $35,520 | $36,900 | $74,575 | $101,425 |
| Total Invoice | $33,093 | $34,285 | $69,507 | $94,569 |
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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: $34,090 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,786 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 382hp V8 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 510, 12 | 510, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $35,520 | $36,900 | $74,575 | $101,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -4,965 | -6,665 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,520 | $35,950 | $69,610 | $94,760 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $430 | $0 | $25,150 |
| Total Invoice | $33,093 | $34,285 | $69,507 | $94,569 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -883 | -4,628 | -6,214 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,093 | $33,402 | $64,879 | $88,355 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $309 | $0 | $23,476 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $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 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $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 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 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 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| 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 | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,690 | $4,640 | $8,655 | $10,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $4,965 | $6,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -883 | -4,628 | -6,214 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | A3 | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,021 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 | 56.3 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 | 56.0 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 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1055 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 37% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 50% |
| 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 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1055 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 37% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 50% |
| 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% |
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