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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $63,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $59,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelCLSA3A3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,200 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $85,746 $23,404 $31,561
Premium Package 2 3,600    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
S Line Package   2,200  
Audio Package   1,350  
Technology Package   1,500 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Rear side airbags   350 350
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Satellite radio     350
Premium Package 2 3,348    
Cold Weather Package   637 637
S Line Package   2,002  
Audio Package   1,229  
Technology Package   1,365 1,138
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Rear side airbags   319 319
Navigation system   1,774 1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Satellite radio     319
Options (change) 3,600 9,600 6,150
Options (change) 3,348 8,737 5,599
Destination 775 720 720
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $99,175 $35,660 $40,850
Total Invoice $92,469 $32,861 $37,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,918
Model Year200720072007
ModelCLSA3A3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$99,175$35,660$40,850
Adjustments for Features-7,1750-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,000$35,660$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,040
Total Invoice$92,469$32,861$37,880
Adjustments for Features-6,6900-2,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,779$32,861$34,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,098

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year200720072007
ModelCLSA3A3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,265$3,090$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,175$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6900-2,921

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072007
ModelCLSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length193.0 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height54.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.854.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested188085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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