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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: $38,225

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $41,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,616

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $38,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015
ModelCLSCLSQ3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $32,500
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $30,227
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160  
Prestige Package     3,900
Wood trim     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079  
Prestige Package     3,628
Wood trim     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Options (change) 5,170 4,410 4,800
Options (change) 4,808 4,101 4,464
Destination 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $79,745 $105,835 $38,225
Total Invoice $74,315 $98,670 $35,616

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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: $39,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,621
Model Year201020102015
ModelCLSCLSQ3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$79,745$105,835$38,225
Adjustments for Features-2,230-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,515$101,905$38,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,390$0
Total Invoice$74,315$98,670$35,616
Adjustments for Features-2,078-3,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,237$95,006$35,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,769$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201020102015
ModelCLSCLSQ3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$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$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,680$10,380$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,078-3,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20102015
ModelCLSQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in102.5 in
Length193.0 in172.6 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157553%
Total Not Requested137547%

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