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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: $34,160

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $42,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,496

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $39,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120072007
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $23,404 $31,561
Cold Weather Package     700 700
S Line Package     2,200  
Audio Package     1,350  
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
Cold Weather Package     637 637
S Line Package     2,002  
Audio Package     1,229  
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) 0 0 8,100 4,900
Options (change) 0 0 7,372 4,461
Destination 875 875 720 720
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $76,175 $102,525 $34,160 $39,600
Total Invoice $70,995 $95,591 $31,496 $36,742

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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: $35,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,707
Model Year2011201120072007
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8507hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$76,175$102,525$34,160$39,600
Adjustments for Features-6,215-7,0900-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,960$95,435$34,160$36,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,475$0$1,915
Total Invoice$70,995$95,591$31,496$36,742
Adjustments for Features-5,792-6,6100-3,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,203$88,981$31,496$33,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,778$0$1,975

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120072007
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Chronometer $100  
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,530$10,405$3,315$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,215$7,090$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,792-6,6100-3,271

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112007
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.6 ft3

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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 buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested178081%
Total Not Requested42519%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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%

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