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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,270

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $46,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,330

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $43,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $96,300
Base Invoice $50,686 $89,559
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Rear side airbags 350  
Carbon fiber trim 600 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Rear side airbags 326  
Carbon fiber trim 558 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Options (change) 1,820 3,640
Options (change) 1,694 3,385
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $57,270 $103,415
Total Invoice $53,330 $96,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,502
Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,270$103,415
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,270$102,785
Total Invoice$53,330$96,419
Adjustments for Features0-587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,330$95,832

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,100$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length175.4 in193.0 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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