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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,463

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelCLACLAA3A3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $25,035 $33,364
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Aluminum trim 150      
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     1,800  
S Line Package     2,000  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Aluminum trim 140      
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 441 441
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Convenience Package     1,675  
S Line Package     1,860  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 10,600 9,600 8,175 4,375
Options (change) 9,859 8,928 7,603 4,068
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $43,025 $59,025 $35,920 $41,075
Total Invoice $40,079 $54,958 $33,463 $38,257

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,401
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelCLACLAA3A3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4355hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7S7M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,025$59,025$35,920$41,075
Adjustments for Features-4,525-7,0500-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,500$51,975$35,920$38,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,475$0$2,505
Total Invoice$40,079$54,958$33,463$38,257
Adjustments for Features-4,215-6,5640-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,864$48,394$33,463$35,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,530$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelCLACLAA3A3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$7,180$9,705$2,655$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$7,050$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,215-6,5640-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152009
ModelCLAA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.3 in168.7 in
Width70.0 in69.5 in
Height56.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.154.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
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%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested110588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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