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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLKCLKA3A3
TrimCLK350CLK5002.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,750 $54,350 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $42,548 $50,546 $22,998 $31,561
Lighting Package 990 990    
Premium Package 2,500 2,200    
Comfort Package 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 450 450
Satellite radio 500 500 350 350
Rear side airbags 385 385 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 435 435
Navigation system 2,240 2,240 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats 690 690    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 210 210    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Sound Package     900  
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Lighting Package 921 921    
Premium Package 2,325 2,046    
Comfort Package 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 410 410
Satellite radio 465 465 319 319
Rear side airbags 358 358 319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 396 396
Navigation system 2,083 2,083 1,787 1,775
Heated front seats 642 642    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 195 195    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Sound Package     819  
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Options (change) 10,120 9,820 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 9,412 9,133 8,532 5,585
Destination 775 775 720 720
Total Price $56,645 $64,945 $34,820 $40,835
Total Invoice $52,735 $60,454 $32,250 $37,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,157
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLKCLKA3A3
TrimCLK350CLK5002.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$56,645$64,945$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-3,575-3,7750-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,070$61,170$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,100$0$2,715
Total Invoice$52,735$60,454$32,250$37,866
Adjustments for Features-3,328-3,5140-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,407$56,940$32,250$34,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,533$0$2,556

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLKCLKA3A3
TrimCLK350CLK5002.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300  
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,265$2,490$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$3,775$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,328-3,5140-3,060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelCLKA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length183.2 in168.7 in
Width68.5 in69.5 in
Height55.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested126564%
Total Not Requested70036%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested111565%
Total Not Requested60035%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested193094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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