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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,345

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $33,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,444

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $31,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CLSCLS
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $60,357 $80,538
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900    
Sport Package 800 800 800      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
235/35YR19       1,500    
Lighting Package         1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear         1,100 1,100
Satellite radio         699 699
Proximity key         1,080 1,080
Navigation system         1,240 1,240
Heated front seats         690  
Adaptive cruise control         3,130 3,110
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302    
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371      
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488    
Sport Package 744 744 744      
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511    
235/35YR19       1,397    
Lighting Package         1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear         1,023 1,023
Satellite radio         650 650
Proximity key         1,004 1,004
Navigation system         1,153 1,153
Heated front seats         642  
Adaptive cruise control         2,911 2,892
Options (change) 11,550 11,550 11,550 9,700 9,159 8,449
Options (change) 10,741 10,741 10,741 9,023 8,518 7,857
Destination 895 895 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $42,345 $45,045 $45,645 $51,695 $76,134 $97,524
Total Invoice $39,444 $41,954 $42,512 $48,142 $70,950 $90,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,422
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CLSCLS
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,345$45,045$45,645$51,695$76,134$97,524
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,075-90-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$45,045$43,945$48,620$76,044$96,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$6,275$0$20,440
Total Invoice$39,444$41,954$42,512$48,142$70,950$90,870
Adjustments for Features00-1,583-2,864-84-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,444$41,954$40,929$45,278$70,866$89,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,834$0$19,035

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CLSCLS
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
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-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,300$8,300$10,000$11,375$8,390$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,075$90$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,583-2,864-84-969

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length175.4 in193.0 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested212559%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested212559%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested212559%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested147542%
Total Not Requested202558%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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