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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: $61,240

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $45,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,023

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $41,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $99,500
Base Invoice $50,686 $92,535
Technology Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Cargo organizer 70 290
Carbon fiber trim 600 2,850
Lane departure warning   875
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Technology Package 3,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Cargo organizer 65 270
Carbon fiber trim 558 2,651
Lane departure warning   814
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Options (change) 5,790 5,835
Options (change) 5,387 5,428
Destination 950 925
Total Price $61,240 $106,260
Total Invoice $57,023 $98,888

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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: $43,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,316
Model Year20172014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,240$106,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,240$104,595
Total Invoice$57,023$98,888
Adjustments for Features0-1,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,023$97,339

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

Model Year20172014
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$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
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 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 steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,875$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,549

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

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

Model Year20172014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.2 in
Length175.4 in194.5 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height55.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,355 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 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested156559%
Total Not Requested110041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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