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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: $52,970

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $60,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,328

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $56,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelCLSA3 / S3
TrimAMG CLS63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $42,500
Base Invoice $101,277 $39,527
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
Cargo organizer 290 70
Black Optic Performance Package   2,000
Prestige Package   6,150
Painted brake calipers (optional)   400
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
Cargo organizer 270 65
Black Optic Performance Package   1,860
Prestige Package   5,718
Painted brake calipers (optional)   372
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,290 9,545
Options (change) 3,061 8,876
Destination 995 925
Total Price $113,185 $52,970
Total Invoice $105,333 $49,328

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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: $54,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,905
Model Year20182016
ModelCLSA3 / S3
TrimAMG CLS63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
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$113,185$52,970
Adjustments for Features-5,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,705$52,970
Total Invoice$105,333$49,328
Adjustments for Features-5,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,233$49,328

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

Model Year20182016
ModelCLSA3 / S3
TrimAMG CLS63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, 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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,855$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1000

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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 Year20182016
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 AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Black Optic Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested365086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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