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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: $42,025

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $36,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,151

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $33,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelCLSCLSQ3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $31,800
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $29,574
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440    
Premium Package   2,500  
Black exterior trim (optional)   750  
Wheels, dark finish   500  
Prestige Package     4,700
Premium Plus Package     2,700
Sport Plus Package     950
Wood trim     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409    
Premium Package   2,325  
Black exterior trim (optional)   698  
Wheels, dark finish   465  
Prestige Package     4,370
Premium Plus Package     2,512
Sport Plus Package     884
Wood trim     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 2,115 4,625 9,275
Options (change) 1,967 4,302 8,627
Destination 995 995 950
Total Price $78,260 $114,520 $42,025
Total Invoice $72,852 $106,574 $39,151

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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: $33,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,243
Model Year201820182017
ModelCLSCLSQ3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$78,260$114,520$42,025
Adjustments for Features-2,640-8,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,620$106,330$42,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,710$0
Total Invoice$72,852$106,574$39,151
Adjustments for Features-2,458-7,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,394$98,952$39,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,558$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201820182017
ModelCLSCLSQ3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250$250
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
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$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 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,965$14,515$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$8,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,458-7,6220

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182017
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested204073%
Total Not Requested75027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

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