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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: $57,270

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $46,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,330

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $43,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelCLSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,300 $54,500
Base Invoice $89,559 $50,686
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Rear side airbags   350
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 3,640 1,820
Options (change) 3,385 1,694
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $103,415 $57,270
Total Invoice $96,419 $53,330

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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: $45,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,502
Model Year20092017
ModelCLSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$103,415$57,270
Adjustments for Features-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,785$57,270
Total Invoice$96,419$53,330
Adjustments for Features-5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,832$53,330

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

Model Year20092017
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$9,730$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5870

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,097 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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