Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs Audi A3 - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Alexandria, VA
| Vehicle | 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA 250 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8AM) | 2025 Audi A3 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $44,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $40,626 | $35,787 | ||
| Invoice | - | $35,909 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.6 /10 | 8.1 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 3.7 / 5 stars | 3.2 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | Not available | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | Not available | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | Not available | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | optional | |||
| Satellite radio | standard | |||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | ||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | ||
| Parking assistance | standard | |||
| Upholstery | leatherette | leather | ||
| Heated seats | optional | standard | ||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | |||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard | ||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 221 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 201 hp | ||
| Engine torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 236 lb-ft | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Tire size | 225/45R18 | 225/45R17 | ||
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | - | ||
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | standard | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 26 / 36 / 30 MPG | 24 / 34 / 28 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 351 / 486 miles | 348 / 493 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft. | 36.5 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb. | 3,461 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | - | - | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 78.7 in. | 78.1 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.0 in. | 71.5 in. | ||
| Height | 56.7 in. | 56.2 in. | ||
| Length | 184.6 in. | 177.3 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in. | 103.7 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 11.6 cu. ft. | 8.3 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 38.5 in. | 36.8 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.8 in. | 41.2 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 in. | 54.8 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 35.7 in. | 36.6 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 33.9 in. | 35.2 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.0 in. | 53.0 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $57,910 | $52,441 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.77 | $0.7 | ||
| Depreciation | $21,697 | $21,099 | ||
| Financing | $8,531 | $7,637 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $1,959 | $1,896 | ||
| Fuel | $10,566 | $8,963 | ||
| Insurance | $4,865 | $4,875 | ||
| Maintenance | $7,405 | $5,599 | ||
| Repairs | $2,887 | $2,372 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber Black, leatherette Macchiato Beige, leatherette Titanium Grey/Black, leather Brown w/DINAMICA Grey Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber Classic Red/Black, leather Black, leather | Santos Brown w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather Parchment Beige w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather | ||
| Exterior | MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic Cirrus Silver Metallic Mountain Grey Metallic MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic Polar White Night Black Cosmos Black Metallic Digital White Metallic Starling Blue Metallic | Navarra Blue Metallic Brilliant Black Manhattan Gray Metallic Glacier White Metallic Arrow Gray Pearl Effect Arkona White Progressive Red Metallic Mythos Black Metallic District Green Metallic |
