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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: $37,320

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,766

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelCLKCLKA3A3
TrimCLK350CLK5002.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,750 $54,350 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $42,548 $50,546 $25,035 $33,364
Premium Package 2,500 2,200    
Comfort Package 990 990    
Lighting Package 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475 475
Satellite radio 500 500    
Rear side airbags 385 385 350 350
Navigation system 2,240 2,240 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats 690 690    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 210 210    
Convenience Package     1,800  
S Line Package     2,000  
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Premium Package 2,325 2,046    
Comfort Package 921 921    
Lighting Package 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 441 441
Satellite radio 465 465    
Rear side airbags 358 358 325 325
Navigation system 2,083 2,083 1,813 1,813
Heated front seats 642 642    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 195 195    
Convenience Package     1,675  
S Line Package     1,860  
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 9,195 8,895 9,575 5,775
Options (change) 8,552 8,273 8,906 5,371
Destination 775 775 825 825
Total Price $55,720 $64,020 $37,320 $42,475
Total Invoice $51,875 $59,594 $34,766 $39,560

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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: $15,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,316
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelCLKCLKA3A3
TrimCLK350CLK5002.0T3.2
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,720$64,020$37,320$42,475
Adjustments for Features-3,000-3,2000-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,720$60,820$37,320$39,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,100$0$2,505
Total Invoice$51,875$59,594$34,766$39,560
Adjustments for Features-2,793-2,9790-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,082$56,615$34,766$37,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,533$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelCLKCLKA3A3
TrimCLK350CLK5002.0T3.2
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
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 
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,765$2,565$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$3,200$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,793-2,9790-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062009
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK500

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested103082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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