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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,745

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $41,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,478

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $38,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelCLKA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLK55A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $82,500 $38,350
Base Invoice $76,725 $35,666
Lighting Package 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Proximity key 1,080  
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Sport Package   650
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995
AWD   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Lighting Package 930  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Proximity key 1,004  
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Sport Package   606
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926
AWD   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,605 8,420
Options (change) 4,282 7,837
Destination 775 975
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $89,180 $47,745
Total Invoice $83,082 $44,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,312
Model Year20062018
ModelCLKA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLK55A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 10140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$89,180$47,745
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,180$46,985
Total Invoice$83,082$44,478
Adjustments for Features0-708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,082$43,770

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

Model Year20062018
ModelCLKA3 / S3 / RS3
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 braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
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$5,065$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-708

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

Model Year20062018
ModelCLKA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,824 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 lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
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%

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