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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: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $37,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $34,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $30,596 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation Plus Package 2,100    
Premium Plus Package 2,900    
Sport Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Wood trim 350    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Lane departure warning   875 875
Folding second row seats   440  
Premium Package     2,500
Navigation Plus Package 1,954    
Premium Plus Package 2,698    
Sport Package 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Wood trim 325    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Lane departure warning   814 814
Folding second row seats   409  
Premium Package     2,325
Options (change) 7,220 2,115 3,375
Options (change) 6,717 1,967 3,139
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $41,095 $78,260 $113,270
Total Invoice $38,288 $72,852 $105,411

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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: $34,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,967
Model Year201820182018
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,095$78,260$113,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-8,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$75,470$104,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,460
Total Invoice$38,288$72,852$105,411
Adjustments for Features0-2,597-7,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$70,255$97,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,395

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim2.0 TFSICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,325$9,115$14,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,597-7,761

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
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.4,159 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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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