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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: $37,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $38,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,073

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $36,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 9,500 9,500 440 0
Options (change) 8,837 8,837 409 0
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $37,645 $40,625 $76,585 $109,895
Total Invoice $35,073 $37,846 $71,294 $102,272

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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: $31,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,992
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,645$40,625$76,585$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-7,765-12,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$39,575$68,820$97,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$28,935
Total Invoice$35,073$37,846$71,294$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-978-7,229-11,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,073$36,868$64,065$90,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$26,909

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA3A3CLSCLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
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$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 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$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 
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
Total Value of Features$3,765$4,815$11,530$15,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$7,765$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-7,229-11,298

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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.4,159 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
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%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
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%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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