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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: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $82,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,059

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $76,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420082008
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA3A3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415 $24,115 $32,471
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
S Line Package         2,500  
Convenience Package         350  
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Rear side airbags         350 350
iPod integration         0 0
Sunshades, second row         150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
Navigation system         1,813 1,813
S Line Package         2,326  
Convenience Package         325  
Cold Weather Package         650 650
Panoramic sunroof         1,023 1,023
Xenon HID headlights         745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link         405 405
Rear side airbags         325 325
iPod integration         0 0
Sunshades, second row         139 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)         418 418
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,785 5,935
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,169 5,518
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $117,525 $156,525 $165,525 $218,525 $35,490 $41,625
Total Invoice $109,363 $145,703 $154,185 $203,440 $33,059 $38,764

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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: $68,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,890
Model Year201420142014201420082008
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA3A3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6S6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$117,525$156,525$165,525$218,525$35,490$41,625
Adjustments for Features-13,340-15,240-16,740-17,7650-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,185$141,285$148,785$200,760$35,490$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,100$44,600$96,575$0$3,285
Total Invoice$109,363$145,703$154,185$203,440$33,059$38,764
Adjustments for Features-12,414-14,186-15,593-16,5390-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,949$131,517$138,592$186,901$33,059$36,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,568$41,643$89,952$0$3,051

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

Model Year201420142014201420082008
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$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    $125$125
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150  
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  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Night vision$1750$1750$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$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Regenerative braking$0     
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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
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$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$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   
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$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Total Value of Features$16,790$18,690$20,190$21,215$3,450$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,340$15,240$16,740$17,765$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,414-14,186-15,593-16,5390-2,654

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

Model Year20142008
ModelCL-ClassA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.3 in101.5 in
Length200.6 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,620 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
13.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.554.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested233088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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