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

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,775

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $36,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,127

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $34,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $30,227 $66,960 $89,187
Prestige Package 3,900    
Sport Package 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 350    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Prestige Package 3,628    
Sport Package 511    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511    
Wood trim 325    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 5,350 2,660 1,820
Options (change) 4,975 2,474 1,693
Destination 925 905 905
Total Price $38,775 $75,565 $98,625
Total Invoice $36,127 $70,339 $91,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,136
Model Year201520132013
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,775$75,565$98,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,775$73,335$95,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,235
Total Invoice$36,127$70,339$91,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,076-2,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,127$68,263$88,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,679

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520132013
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$8,005$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,076-2,843

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152013
ModelQ3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in113.2 in
Length172.6 in194.5 in
Width72.1 in74.1 in
Height62.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested195066%
Total Not Requested100034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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%

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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