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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: $41,000

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $38,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,197

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $36,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelQ3CLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,700 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $31,342 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Sport Package 550      
Prestige Package 4,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Wood trim 350      
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Rear spoiler   400    
Folding second row seats   440    
Sport Package 511      
Prestige Package 4,558      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Wood trim 325      
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Rear spoiler   372    
Folding second row seats   409    
Options (change) 6,375 6,835 5,535 5,535
Options (change) 5,930 6,357 5,148 5,148
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $41,000 $79,860 $105,960 $112,960
Total Invoice $38,197 $74,335 $98,608 $105,118

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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: $34,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,471
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelQ3CLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,000$79,860$105,960$112,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,940-6,840-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$75,920$99,120$105,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,200$29,800
Total Invoice$38,197$74,335$98,608$105,118
Adjustments for Features0-3,667-6,365-6,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,197$70,668$92,243$98,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,575$27,713

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2016201420142014
ModelQ3CLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,575$9,515$12,415$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,940$6,840$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,667-6,365-6,737

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162014
ModelQ3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in113.2 in
Length172.8 in194.5 in
Width72.1 in74.1 in
Height62.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,256 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested206563%
Total Not Requested120037%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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