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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: $60,820

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,632

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelCLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG CLA45RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $54,500
Base Invoice $46,035 $50,686
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Premium Package 2,400  
Interior Package 1,650  
Parktronic Package 970  
Sport exhaust 650  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Carbon fiber trim 950 600
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Rear spoiler 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Technology Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   295
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Premium Package 2,232  
Interior Package 1,535  
Parktronic Package 902  
Sport exhaust 605  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Carbon fiber trim 884 558
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Rear spoiler 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 558  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Technology Package   3,628
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 13,550 5,370
Options (change) 12,602 4,996
Destination 925 950
Total Price $63,975 $60,820
Total Invoice $59,562 $56,632

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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: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,627
Model Year20162017
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)450, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$63,975$60,820
Adjustments for Features-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,650$60,820
Total Invoice$59,562$56,632
Adjustments for Features-3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,259$56,632

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

Model Year20162017
ModelCLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG CLA45RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
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 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,940$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3030

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

Model Year20162017
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1265100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100076%
Total Not Requested31524%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested161561%
Total Not Requested105039%

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