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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: $37,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $61,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,953

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $57,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720102010
ModelCLSA3A3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,200 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $85,746 $25,361 $27,853
Premium Package 2 3,600    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000
Titanium Sport Package   2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Package 2 3,348    
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   930 930
Titanium Sport Package   1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Rear side airbags   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 3,600 9,425 9,425
Options (change) 3,348 8,767 8,767
Destination 775 825 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0 -1,300
Total Price $99,175 $37,520 $38,900
Total Invoice $92,469 $34,953 $36,145

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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: $54,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,176
Model Year200720102010
ModelCLSA3A3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$99,175$37,520$38,900
Adjustments for Features-6,8000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,375$37,520$37,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430
Total Invoice$92,469$34,953$36,145
Adjustments for Features-6,3400-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,129$34,953$35,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year200720102010
ModelCLSA3A3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
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  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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  
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
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
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, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Total Value of Features$9,665$2,865$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,800$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3400-883

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072010
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested97545%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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