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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: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $38,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $36,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelCLSCLSQ3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $32,900
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $30,596
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Sport Package     1,000
Navigation Plus Package     2,100
Premium Plus Package     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Wood trim     350
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Sport Package     930
Navigation Plus Package     1,954
Premium Plus Package     2,698
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Wood trim     325
Options (change) 7,050 5,510 7,220
Options (change) 6,557 5,125 6,717
Destination 905 905 975
Total Price $79,955 $102,315 $41,095
Total Invoice $74,422 $95,217 $38,288

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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: $34,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,327
Model Year201320132018
ModelCLSCLSQ3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$79,955$102,315$41,095
Adjustments for Features-4,090-5,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,865$97,125$41,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,260$0
Total Invoice$74,422$95,217$38,288
Adjustments for Features-3,807-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,615$90,387$38,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,772$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201320132018
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 app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,415$10,515$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$5,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,807-4,8300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20132018
ModelCLSQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in102.5 in
Length194.5 in172.8 in
Width74.1 in72.1 in
Height55.8 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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