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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,245

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350   
Difference: $25,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,228

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350   
Difference: $23,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLKCLKA8
TrimCLK350CLK550A8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $78,050
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $72,587
Premium III Package 1,000 1,000  
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100  
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Heated front seats 710 710  
Navigation system 2,290 2,290  
Rear side airbags 400 400  
Satellite radio 520 520  
Power trunk closer 530 530  
Proximity key 1,110 1,110  
Premium Package     2,000
Convenience Package     2,350
Leather door panel trim     750
Premium III Package 930 930  
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024  
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660  
Heated front seats 660 660  
Navigation system 2,130 2,130  
Rear side airbags 372 372  
Satellite radio 484 484  
Power trunk closer 493 493  
Proximity key 1,032 1,032  
Premium Package     1,860
Convenience Package     2,185
Leather door panel trim     699
Options (change) 10,920 10,620 5,100
Options (change) 10,155 9,877 4,744
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $58,245 $66,645 $84,025
Total Invoice $54,228 $62,042 $78,206

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,729
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLKCLKA8
TrimCLK350CLK550A8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$58,245$66,645$84,025
Adjustments for Features0-375-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,245$66,270$78,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,025$0
Total Invoice$54,228$62,042$78,206
Adjustments for Features0-349-5,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,228$61,693$72,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,465$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year200820082011
ModelCLKCLKA8
TrimCLK350CLK550A8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,200$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-5,249

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082011
ModelCLKA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in117.8 in
Length183.2 in202.2 in
Width68.5 in76.7 in
Height55.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

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, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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, remote200No
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 Requested161575%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

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, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested136571%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

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