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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: $60,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,207

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $56,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3CLS
TrimS3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $108,900
Base Invoice $38,224 $101,277
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
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
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
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Options (change) 9,770 2,540
Options (change) 9,088 2,363
Destination 895 995
Total Price $51,765 $112,435
Total Invoice $48,207 $104,635

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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: $55,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,328
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3CLS
TrimS3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,765$112,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,765$106,955
Total Invoice$48,207$104,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,207$99,535

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

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3CLS
TrimS3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,375$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,100

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

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

Model Year20152018
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.4,159 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

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-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested290083%
Total Not Requested60017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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