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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: $39,145

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $63,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,473

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $59,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CLS
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $93,550
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $87,002
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600  
Sport Package 800 800    
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Metal pedals 195 195    
235/35YR19     1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,120
Premium Package 2       4,035
Voice control for nav and audio       510
iPod integration       425
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418  
Sport Package 744 744    
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325  
Metal pedals 181 181    
235/35YR19     1,397  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,042
Premium Package 2       3,753
Voice control for nav and audio       474
iPod integration       395
Options (change) 7,320 7,320 5,025 6,090
Options (change) 6,810 6,810 4,676 5,664
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $39,145 $42,445 $48,450 $103,115
Total Invoice $36,473 $39,541 $45,128 $96,141

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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: $58,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,106
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CLS
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4507hp V8
TransmissionS6S6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,145$42,445$48,450$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,175-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,145$40,745$45,275$97,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$6,130$0
Total Invoice$36,473$39,541$45,128$96,141
Adjustments for Features0-1,584-2,957-5,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,473$37,957$42,171$90,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,484$5,698$0

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

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CLS
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,650$6,350$7,825$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,175$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,584-2,957-5,562

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

Model Year20162008
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.3,993 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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