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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,345

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $12,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,817

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $11,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelCLAA3 / S3
TrimAMG CLA45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $41,100
Base Invoice $46,872 $38,224
Premium Package 1,800  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Convenience Package 400  
Parktronic Package 970  
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Sport exhaust 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Premium Package 1,674  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Convenience Package 372  
Parktronic Package 902  
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Sport exhaust 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 511
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Options (change) 12,320 9,350
Options (change) 11,458 8,698
Destination 995 895
Total Price $63,715 $51,345
Total Invoice $59,325 $47,817

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,902
Model Year20182015
ModelCLAA3 / S3
TrimAMG CLA45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$63,715$51,345
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,990$51,345
Total Invoice$59,325$47,817
Adjustments for Features-1,6060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,719$47,817

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

Model Year20182015
ModelCLAA3 / S3
TrimAMG CLA45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
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 
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,990$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6060

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

Model Year20182015
ModelCLAA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in175.4 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height56.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,176 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested140040%

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