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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,650

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,405

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $3,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG CLA45RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $54,900
Base Invoice $46,872 $51,058
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,400
Parktronic Package 970  
Convenience Package 400  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Sport exhaust 650  
Carbon fiber trim 950 600
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Technology Package   3,200
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,302
Parktronic Package 902  
Convenience Package 372  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Sport exhaust 605  
Carbon fiber trim 884 558
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Technology Package   2,976
Options (change) 14,120 5,775
Options (change) 13,133 5,372
Destination 995 975
Total Price $65,515 $61,650
Total Invoice $61,000 $57,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,841
Model Year20182018
ModelCLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG CLA45RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$65,515$61,650
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,705$61,650
Total Invoice$61,000$57,405
Adjustments for Features-7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,246$57,405

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG CLA45RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,475$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in175.4 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height56.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested116549%
Total Not Requested120051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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