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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: $51,765

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $52,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,207

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $49,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelA3 / S3CLSCLS
TrimS3CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $38,224 $92,535 $99,045
235/35YR19 1,500    
Advanced Technology Package 1,400    
Prestige Package 5,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Rear side airbags 350    
Cargo organizer 70 290 290
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
235/35YR19 1,397    
Advanced Technology Package 1,302    
Prestige Package 5,488    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511    
Rear side airbags 325    
Cargo organizer 65 270 270
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Options (change) 9,770 4,210 4,210
Options (change) 9,088 3,916 3,916
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $51,765 $104,635 $111,635
Total Invoice $48,207 $97,376 $103,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,210
Model Year201520142014
ModelA3 / S3CLSCLS
TrimS3CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,765$104,635$111,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,765$101,455$108,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600
Total Invoice$48,207$97,376$103,886
Adjustments for Features0-2,959-3,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,207$94,417$100,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,138

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

Model Year201520142014
ModelA3 / S3CLSCLS
TrimS3CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,525$10,705$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,959-3,331

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

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.2 in
Length175.4 in194.5 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height55.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested140040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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