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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,270

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $42,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,103

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $39,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLK
TrimA3 2.0 TFSICLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $82,500
Base Invoice $34,968 $76,725
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Sport Package 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Universal garage door opener 295  
AWD 2,700  
Lighting Package   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Sport Package 606  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Universal garage door opener 274  
AWD 2,512  
Lighting Package   930
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Options (change) 7,720 4,605
Options (change) 7,185 4,282
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $46,270 $89,180
Total Invoice $43,103 $83,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,221
Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLK
TrimA3 2.0 TFSICLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4362hp V8
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9320, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,270$89,180
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,010$89,180
Total Invoice$43,103$83,082
Adjustments for Features-2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,861$83,082

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLK
TrimA3 2.0 TFSICLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,225$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in106.9 in
Length175.4 in183.2 in
Width70.2 in68.5 in
Height55.5 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.3,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in48.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in30.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft38.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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