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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: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $77,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $72,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA3A3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $110,400 $145,200 $154,400 $207,170 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $102,672 $135,036 $143,592 $192,668 $22,998 $31,561
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Sport Package         1,800  
Convenience Package         675  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Sound Package         900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
Satellite radio         350 350
Rear side airbags         350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Xenon HID headlights         650 800
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package         637 637
Sport Package         1,638  
Convenience Package         614  
Navigation system         1,787 1,775
Sound Package         819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         410 410
Satellite radio         319 319
Rear side airbags         319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link         396 396
Xenon HID headlights         592 728
Panoramic sunroof         1,001 1,001
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,532 5,585
Destination 875 875 875 875 720 720
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $112,575 $148,675 $158,275 $211,045 $34,820 $40,835
Total Invoice $104,847 $138,511 $147,467 $196,543 $32,250 $37,866

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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: $67,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,153
Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA3A3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6S6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
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)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$112,575$148,675$158,275$211,045$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-10,140-11,715-15,190-15,9900-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,435$136,960$143,085$195,055$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,525$40,650$92,620$0$2,715
Total Invoice$104,847$138,511$147,467$196,543$32,250$37,866
Adjustments for Features-9,444-10,914-14,153-14,8910-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,403$127,597$133,314$181,652$32,250$34,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,194$37,911$86,249$0$2,556

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

Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA3A3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
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
AWD$1700    $1700
RWD $0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
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$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  
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    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100   
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  
Ski sack    $50$50
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$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,565$15,140$18,615$19,415$3,425$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,140$11,715$15,190$15,990$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,444-10,914-14,153-14,8910-3,060

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

Model Year20102006
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 Weight4,651 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, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested173084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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