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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: $38,550

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $42,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,918

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $39,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,700 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $31,342 $68,820 $92,116
Technology Package 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Wood trim 350    
Power liftgate 400    
Premium Package 1   4,070 3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Technology Package 2,418    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Wood trim 325    
Power liftgate 372    
Premium Package 1   3,785 3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 3,925 5,250 4,490
Options (change) 3,651 4,882 4,119
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $38,550 $81,425 $107,015
Total Invoice $35,918 $75,877 $99,710

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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: $40,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,359
Model Year201620112011
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,550$81,425$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,550$78,635$102,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,990
Total Invoice$35,918$75,877$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,918$73,277$95,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,343

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620112011
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  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,400$9,190$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,600-4,090

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162011
ModelQ3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in112.4 in
Length172.8 in193.0 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height62.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested76564%
Total Not Requested42536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested67536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested67536%

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