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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,100

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $65,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $60,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelCLSQ3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $96,300 $33,700
Base Invoice $89,559 $31,342
Premium Package 1 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Sport Package   550
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Wood trim   350
Power liftgate   400
Premium Package 1 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Sport Package   511
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Wood trim   325
Power liftgate   372
Options (change) 4,340 4,475
Options (change) 4,036 4,162
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $104,115 $39,100
Total Invoice $97,070 $36,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,991
Model Year20092016
ModelCLSQ3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$104,115$39,100
Adjustments for Features-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,200$39,100
Total Invoice$97,070$36,429
Adjustments for Features-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,420$36,429

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20092016
ModelCLSQ3
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,365$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6500

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20092016
ModelCLSQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in102.5 in
Length193.0 in172.8 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height54.7 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.948.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested67536%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested71560%
Total Not Requested47540%

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