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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: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $41,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $39,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $23,404 $31,561
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Folding second row seats 440      
Cold Weather Package     700 700
S Line Package     2,200  
Audio Package     1,350  
Technology Package     1,500 1,250
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
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Folding second row seats 409      
Cold Weather Package     637 637
S Line Package     2,002  
Audio Package     1,229  
Technology Package     1,365 1,138
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) 1,240 0 9,600 6,150
Options (change) 1,153 0 8,737 5,599
Destination 995 995 720 720
Total Price $77,385 $109,895 $35,660 $40,850
Total Invoice $72,038 $102,272 $32,861 $37,880

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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: $33,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,530
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8577hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT9T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$77,385$109,895$35,660$40,850
Adjustments for Features-8,215-11,7650-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,170$98,130$35,660$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,960$0$2,040
Total Invoice$72,038$102,272$32,861$37,880
Adjustments for Features-7,647-10,9490-2,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,391$91,323$32,861$34,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,932$0$2,098

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,830$15,380$3,615$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,215$11,765$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,647-10,9490-2,921

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182007
ModelCLSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.5 in
Length194.5 in168.7 in
Width74.1 in69.5 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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 lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested195589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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