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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,045

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $63,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,168

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $59,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelCLSA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCLS63 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $92,116 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180      
Adaptive cruise control 2,300      
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Prestige Package   6,150 6,150 6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metal pedals   195 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
235/35YR19       1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097      
Adaptive cruise control 2,139      
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Prestige Package   5,718 5,718 5,718
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Metal pedals   181 181  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Rear side airbags   325 325 325
235/35YR19       1,397
Options (change) 3,480 10,220 10,220 8,575
Options (change) 3,236 9,505 9,505 7,976
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $106,005 $42,045 $45,345 $52,000
Total Invoice $98,827 $39,168 $42,236 $48,428

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,487
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelCLSA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCLS63 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT7S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$106,005$42,045$45,345$52,000
Adjustments for Features-2,3300-1,700-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,675$42,045$43,645$48,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$6,480
Total Invoice$98,827$39,168$42,236$48,428
Adjustments for Features-2,1720-1,583-3,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,655$39,168$40,653$45,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,485$6,024

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

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelCLSA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCLS63 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$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$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,705$7,375$9,075$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0$1,700$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1720-1,583-3,236

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

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

Model Year20112016
ModelCLSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length193.0 in175.4 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height54.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,176 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested127529%
Total Not Requested307571%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested127529%
Total Not Requested307571%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested117528%
Total Not Requested307572%

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