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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,795

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350   
Difference: $19,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,740

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350   
Difference: $17,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCLKCLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLK350CLK550A8S8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $68,867 $89,465
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100    
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250    
Premium III Package 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Rear side airbags 400 400    
Proximity key 1,110 1,110    
Satellite radio 520 520    
Heated front seats 710 710    
Power trunk closer 530 530    
Navigation system 2,290 2,290    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 550 550 690  
Leather door panel trim     750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,500  
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024    
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092    
Premium III Package 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660    
Rear side airbags 372 372    
Proximity key 1,032 1,032    
Satellite radio 484 484    
Heated front seats 660 660    
Power trunk closer 493 493    
Navigation system 2,130 2,130    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512 512 641  
Leather door panel trim     698  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,396  
Options (change) 11,470 11,170 2,940 0
Options (change) 10,667 10,389 2,735 0
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $58,795 $67,195 $77,815 $99,125
Total Invoice $54,740 $62,554 $72,427 $92,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,312
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCLKCLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLK350CLK550A8S8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$58,795$67,195$77,815$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-275-4,700-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,795$66,920$73,115$94,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$21,260
Total Invoice$54,740$62,554$72,427$92,390
Adjustments for Features0-256-4,375-4,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,740$62,298$68,052$87,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,558$0$19,911

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCLKCLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLK350CLK550A8S8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300$300
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,525$7,950$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$4,700$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-4,375-4,427

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082009
ModelCLKA8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in115.9 in
Length183.2 in199.3 in
Width68.5 in74.6 in
Height55.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested181584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested156582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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