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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,295

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $42,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,907

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $39,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelCLKA3 / S3
TrimCLK55A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $82,500 $38,600
Base Invoice $76,725 $35,898
Lighting Package 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Navigation system 2,240  
Proximity key 1,080  
Prestige Package   5,900
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Sport Package   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Lighting Package 930  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Navigation system 2,083  
Proximity key 1,004  
Prestige Package   5,488
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Sport Package   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 6,845 9,800
Options (change) 6,365 9,114
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $91,420 $49,295
Total Invoice $85,165 $45,907

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,059
Model Year20062015
ModelCLKA3 / S3
TrimCLK55A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 10625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$91,420$49,295
Adjustments for Features0-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,420$48,435
Total Invoice$85,165$45,907
Adjustments for Features0-801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,165$45,106

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

Model Year20062015
ModelCLKA3 / S3
TrimCLK55A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt 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$5,840$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801

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

Model Year20062015
ModelCLKA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.9 in102.2 in
Length183.2 in175.4 in
Width68.5 in70.2 in
Height54.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.5 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.4 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.6 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested207557%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59054%
Total Not Requested50046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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