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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $68,325 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $57,410 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $63,615 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $53,390 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG CLS63 S | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $108,900 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $101,277 | $51,058 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 1,400 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,950 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 1,500 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,850 | 600 |
| Cargo organizer | 290 | 75 |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | |
| Dynamic Plus Package | 4,800 | |
| Dynamic Package | 1,450 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 1,302 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,324 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 1,395 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,651 | 558 |
| Cargo organizer | 270 | 70 |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | |
| Dynamic Plus Package | 4,464 | |
| Dynamic Package | 1,350 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Rear side airbags | 326 | |
| Options (change) | 15,840 | 12,450 |
| Options (change) | 14,733 | 11,582 |
| Destination | 995 | 975 |
| Total Price | $125,735 | $68,325 |
| Total Invoice | $117,005 | $63,615 |
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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: $51,120 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,537 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG CLS63 S | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 577hp V8 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/30-19 |
| Total Price | $125,735 | $68,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,290 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $119,445 | $68,325 |
| Total Invoice | $117,005 | $63,615 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,853 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $111,152 | $63,615 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG CLS63 S | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $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 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | $4000 | |
| Ceramic front brake rotors | $2500 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 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 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,865 | $9,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,290 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,853 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,420 lb. | 3,593 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.8 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1415 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 40% |
| Dynamic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | Yes |
| Ceramic front brake rotors | 2500 | Yes |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Sport exhaust | 0 | No |
| 235/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| 255/30ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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