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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: $35,845

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $39,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,399

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $37,187

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $72,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $67,332 $91,094
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,160 1,160
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,079 1,079
Options (change) 7,700 7,700 1,160 1,160
Options (change) 7,163 7,163 1,079 1,079
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $35,845 $38,825 $75,735 $102,585
Total Invoice $33,399 $36,172 $70,586 $95,648

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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: $34,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,327
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,845$38,825$75,735$102,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,215-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$37,775$70,520$95,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$25,150
Total Invoice$33,399$36,172$70,586$95,648
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,860-6,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,399$35,194$65,726$89,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$23,475

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICLS550CLS63 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$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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,640$8,805$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,215$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,860-6,447

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122010
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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