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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: $42,915

Audi Q3 45   
Difference: $36,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim45CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,700 $71,300 $94,900
S Line Package 1,000    
Navigation Plus Package 2,100    
Premium Plus Package 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Wood trim 350    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
S Line Package 930    
Navigation Plus Package 1,954    
Premium Plus Package 2,698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Wood trim 325    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 7,220 7,050 5,510
Options (change) 6,717 6,557 5,125
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $42,915 $79,225 $101,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,200
Model Year202020122012
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim45CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,915$79,225$101,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,915$77,260$98,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,960

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year202020122012
ModelQ3CLSCLS
Trim45CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
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
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 
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 headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
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
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$7,400$9,365$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,829-2,852

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20202012
ModelQ3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in113.2 in
Length176.6 in194.5 in
Width72.8 in74.1 in
Height64.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,906 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

S Line 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
235/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested76577%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%

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

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