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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $38,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $36,203

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $25,035 $33,364
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Folding second row seats 440      
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     1,800  
S Line Package     2,000  
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,150 1,150
Rear side airbags     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Folding second row seats 409      
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Convenience Package     1,675  
S Line Package     1,860  
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,069 1,069
Rear side airbags     325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Options (change) 1,240 0 10,725 6,925
Options (change) 1,153 0 9,975 6,440
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $77,385 $109,895 $38,470 $43,625
Total Invoice $72,038 $102,272 $35,835 $40,629

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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: $31,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,044
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.2
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)255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$77,385$109,895$38,470$43,625
Adjustments for Features-7,690-11,7900-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,695$98,105$38,470$40,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$0$2,505
Total Invoice$72,038$102,272$35,835$40,629
Adjustments for Features-7,159-10,9720-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,879$91,300$35,835$38,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,421$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelCLSCLSA3A3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.2
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  
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  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
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  
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  
USB port$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  
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  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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  
Total Value of Features$11,055$15,155$3,365$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,690$11,790$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,159-10,9720-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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