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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,205

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350   
Difference: $74,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,401

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350   
Difference: $69,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelCLKCLKR8
TrimCLK350CLK5504.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $114,200
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $106,206
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100  
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 650
Satellite radio 520 520  
Heated front seats 710 710  
Navigation system 2,290 2,290 2,000
6-speed automated manual     9,100
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024  
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 605
Satellite radio 484 484  
Heated front seats 660 660  
Navigation system 2,130 2,130 1,860
6-speed automated manual     8,463
Options (change) 7,880 7,580 11,750
Options (change) 7,328 7,050 10,928
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $55,205 $63,605 $129,250
Total Invoice $51,401 $59,215 $120,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,672
Model Year200820082009
ModelCLKCLKR8
TrimCLK350CLK5504.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6382hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$55,205$63,605$129,250
Adjustments for Features-1,760-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,445$61,470$129,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,025$0
Total Invoice$51,401$59,215$120,434
Adjustments for Features-1,639-1,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,762$57,227$120,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,465$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820082009
ModelCLKCLKR8
TrimCLK350CLK5504.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,505$7,880$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,639-1,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082009
ModelCLKR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in104.3 in
Length183.2 in174.5 in
Width68.5 in75.0 in
Height55.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested45021%
Total Not Requested171579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested161584%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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