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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: $68,325

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $57,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,615

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $53,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $108,900
Base Invoice $51,058 $101,277
Technology Package 3,200  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo organizer 75 300
Carbon fiber trim 600 2,850
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,500
Ceramic brake rotors   8,950
Technology Package 2,976  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Cargo organizer 70 279
Carbon fiber trim 558 2,651
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,395
Ceramic brake rotors   8,324
Options (change) 12,450 15,850
Options (change) 11,582 14,742
Destination 975 925
Total Price $68,325 $125,675
Total Invoice $63,615 $116,944

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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: $51,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,662
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5577hp 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)255/30-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,325$125,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,325$119,585
Total Invoice$63,615$116,944
Adjustments for Features0-5,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,615$111,277

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLS
TrimRS 3AMG CLS63 S
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$9,775$15,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,667

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

Model Year20182017
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.4,420 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested141560%
Total Not Requested95040%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0Yes
Total Requested2750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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