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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,400

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $42,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,173

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $39,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelCLSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,200 $54,900
Base Invoice $85,746 $51,058
Premium Package 2 3,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 3,160  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Technology Package   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 2 3,348  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,939  
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Technology Package   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 7,870 5,525
Options (change) 7,319 5,140
Destination 775 975
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $103,445 $61,400
Total Invoice $96,440 $57,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,059
Model Year20072018
ModelCLSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$103,445$61,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,445$59,475
Total Invoice$96,440$57,173
Adjustments for Features0-1,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,440$55,381

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

Model Year20072018
ModelCLSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,890$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,792

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

Model Year20072018
ModelCLSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length193.0 in175.4 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height54.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested150069%
Total Not Requested67531%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested131556%

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