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Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,990 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $64,015 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,114 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $59,713 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | CLS |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 | $99,050 |
| Base Invoice | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 | $92,116 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | 195 | ||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Metal pedals | 181 | 181 | 181 | ||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,195 | 11,195 | 11,195 | 9,700 | 3,480 |
| Options (change) | 10,411 | 10,411 | 10,411 | 9,023 | 3,236 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $41,990 | $44,690 | $45,290 | $51,695 | $106,005 |
| Total Invoice | $39,114 | $41,624 | $42,182 | $48,142 | $98,827 |
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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: $61,685 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,541 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | CLS |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 510, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $41,990 | $44,690 | $45,290 | $51,695 | $106,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,700 | -3,475 | -2,330 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,990 | $44,690 | $43,590 | $48,220 | $103,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $6,230 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,114 | $41,624 | $42,182 | $48,142 | $98,827 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -3,236 | -2,172 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,114 | $41,624 | $40,599 | $44,906 | $96,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $1,485 | $5,792 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | CLS |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,375 | $7,375 | $9,075 | $10,850 | $9,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $3,475 | $2,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -3,236 | -2,172 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 4,021 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 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 | 36.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 49% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 49% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 49% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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