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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelQ3CLACLA
Trim2.0 TFSICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $30,596 $30,411 $46,872
Premium Plus Package 2,900    
Navigation Plus Package 2,100    
Sport Package 1,000    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Wood trim 350 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Rear spoiler   300  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Premium Plus Package 2,698    
Navigation Plus Package 1,954    
Sport Package 930    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Wood trim 325 302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Rear spoiler   273  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 7,220 10,795 9,645
Options (change) 6,717 10,033 8,969
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $41,095 $44,490 $61,040
Total Invoice $38,288 $41,439 $56,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,909
Model Year201820182018
ModelQ3CLACLA
Trim2.0 TFSICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,095$44,490$61,040
Adjustments for Features0-260-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$44,230$58,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,925
Total Invoice$38,288$41,439$56,836
Adjustments for Features0-242-2,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$41,197$54,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,953

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelQ3CLACLA
Trim2.0 TFSICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,450$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-242-2,686

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelQ3CLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length172.8 in182.3 in
Width72.1 in70.0 in
Height62.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested990100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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