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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: $52,000

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $47,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,428

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $44,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSA3 / S3
TrimCLS63 AMGS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $42,500
Base Invoice $88,257 $39,527
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Prestige Package   6,150
235/35YR19   1,500
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Prestige Package   5,718
235/35YR19   1,397
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,920 8,575
Options (change) 3,646 7,976
Destination 875 925
Total Price $99,695 $52,000
Total Invoice $92,778 $48,428

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,461
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSA3 / S3
TrimCLS63 AMGS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$99,695$52,000
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,740$52,000
Total Invoice$92,778$48,428
Adjustments for Features-8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,889$48,428

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

Model Year20122016
ModelCLSA3 / S3
TrimCLS63 AMGS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,705$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8890

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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 Year20122016
ModelCLSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in103.8 in
Length194.5 in175.4 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested247558%
Total Not Requested177542%

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