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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: $46,465

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $27,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,284

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelCLKA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLK550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,800 $37,600
Base Invoice $60,264 $34,968
Premium II Package 1,080  
Premium I Package 1,900  
Multicontour driver seat 540  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Bluetooth cell phone link 875  
Heated front seats 730  
Proximity key 1,130  
Sport Package   650
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Metal pedals   195
Universal garage door opener   295
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
AWD   2,700
Premium II Package 1,004  
Premium I Package 1,767  
Multicontour driver seat 502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Bluetooth cell phone link 814  
Heated front seats 679  
Proximity key 1,051  
Sport Package   606
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Metal pedals   181
Universal garage door opener   274
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
AWD   2,512
Options (change) 6,975 7,915
Options (change) 6,487 7,366
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $73,650 $46,465
Total Invoice $68,626 $43,284

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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: $27,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,328
Model Year20092017
ModelCLKA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLK550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 10140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$73,650$46,465
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,635$46,465
Total Invoice$68,626$43,284
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,612$43,284

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

Model Year20092017
ModelCLKA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCLK550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,865$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,965 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 CLK550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested51567%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested30027%
Total Not Requested80073%
Multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%

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