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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: $37,645 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $31,270 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,073 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $29,083 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,270 | $30,250 | $67,550 | $74,850 | $108,900 |
| Base Invoice | $25,361 | $28,134 | $62,822 | $69,611 | $101,277 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |||
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,500 | 9,500 | 440 | 440 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,837 | 8,837 | 409 | 409 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $37,645 | $40,625 | $68,915 | $76,215 | $109,825 |
| Total Invoice | $35,073 | $37,846 | $64,156 | $70,945 | $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: $26,045 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,219 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | 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 | $37,645 | $40,625 | $68,915 | $76,215 | $109,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -5,225 | -7,565 | -11,940 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,645 | $39,575 | $63,690 | $68,650 | $97,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $4,960 | $34,195 |
| Total Invoice | $35,073 | $37,846 | $64,156 | $70,945 | $102,202 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -978 | -4,864 | -7,042 | -11,111 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,073 | $36,868 | $59,292 | $63,903 | $91,091 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,795 | $0 | $4,611 | $31,799 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | 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 | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| 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 | $250 | $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 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | $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 | ||||
| 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 inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $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 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,965 | $5,015 | $9,190 | $11,530 | $15,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $5,225 | $7,565 | $11,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -978 | -4,864 | -7,042 | -11,111 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 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
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| 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% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| 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% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
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