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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,820 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $33,925 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $31,748 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $65,990 | $73,200 | $106,550 | $24,740 | $33,980 |
| Base Invoice | $61,371 | $68,076 | $99,092 | $22,998 | $31,561 |
| Wheel Package | 990 | 760 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | 400 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 675 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Sound Package | 900 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | |||
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Wheel Package | 921 | 707 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 372 | 372 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,638 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 614 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,787 | 1,775 | |||
| Sound Package | 819 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | |||
| Satellite radio | 319 | 319 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 319 | 319 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | 396 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,830 | 1,600 | 0 | 9,360 | 6,135 |
| Options (change) | 1,702 | 1,488 | 0 | 8,532 | 5,585 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 720 | 720 |
| Total Price | $68,745 | $75,725 | $107,475 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Total Invoice | $63,998 | $70,489 | $100,017 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
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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: $28,500 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,698 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T9 | T7 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $68,745 | $75,725 | $107,475 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,425 | -7,765 | -11,315 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,320 | $67,960 | $96,160 | $34,820 | $37,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,640 | $32,840 | $0 | $2,715 |
| Total Invoice | $63,998 | $70,489 | $100,017 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,050 | -7,228 | -10,530 | 0 | -3,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,948 | $63,261 | $89,487 | $32,250 | $34,806 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,313 | $30,539 | $0 | $2,556 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,090 | $11,430 | $14,980 | $3,665 | $6,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,425 | $7,765 | $11,315 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,050 | -7,228 | -10,530 | 0 | -3,060 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Wheel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Wheel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 0 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1805 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
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