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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $67,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $62,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA3A3
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675 $25,035 $33,364
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Sport Package         1,400 1,400
Premium Package         1,500  
Convenience Package         1,800  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,150 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Rear side airbags         350 350
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Sport Package         1,303 1,303
Premium Package         1,396  
Convenience Package         1,675  
Navigation system         1,813 1,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,069 1,069
Metallic paint (extra cost)         441 441
Rear side airbags         325 325
Panoramic sunroof         1,023 1,023
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,225 6,925
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,511 6,440
Destination 875 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000 0 0
Total Price $105,475 $151,275 $140,975 $201,375 $37,970 $43,625
Total Invoice $98,223 $140,957 $131,350 $187,550 $35,371 $40,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,805
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA3A3
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$105,475$151,275$140,975$201,375$37,970$43,625
Adjustments for Features-9,715-15,115-11,865-16,1400-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,760$136,160$129,110$185,235$37,970$40,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,400$33,350$89,475$0$2,805
Total Invoice$98,223$140,957$131,350$187,550$35,371$40,629
Adjustments for Features-9,047-14,084-11,055-15,0320-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,176$126,873$120,295$172,518$35,371$37,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,697$31,119$83,342$0$2,604

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA3A3
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850  
Cruise control$150 $150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100    
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200  
Blind spot warning system $200 $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 $0   
Forward collision warning $200 $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Night vision $1750 $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0  
Rearview camera $200 $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$13,540$18,940$15,690$19,965$3,825$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,715$15,115$11,865$16,140$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,047-14,084-11,055-15,0320-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelCL-ClassA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.3 in101.5 in
Length199.4 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,486 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.954.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested93088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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