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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: $61,400

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $36,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,173

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $33,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $51,058 $80,538
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Lighting Package   1,220
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   1,240
Adaptive cruise control   3,110
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Lighting Package   1,135
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   1,153
Adaptive cruise control   2,892
Options (change) 5,525 8,449
Options (change) 5,140 7,857
Destination 975 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $61,400 $97,524
Total Invoice $57,173 $90,870

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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: $39,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,607
Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,400$97,524
Adjustments for Features-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,275$97,524
Total Invoice$57,173$90,870
Adjustments for Features-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,263$90,870

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
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$12,015$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9100

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

Model Year20182006
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.4,069 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 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested131556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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