One of the more popular Mercedes-Benz sport luxury vehicles has always been the CLK model. The value of these cars continues to hold up well compared to other vehicles, and the resale market for the CLK series is strong. Mercedes has two versions of the CLK series, a coupe and a convertible, both equally packed with the lavish comfort and styling that has become one of Mercedes-Benz's trademarks.
When researching used vehicle prices, there are three different values to consider: the Trade-In Value, the Private Party Sale Value and the Retail Purchase Value. The prices between these three categories can be substantially different. A 2001 Mercedes CLK-320 Coupe in very good overall physical and mechanical condition with 95,000 miles should have a Trade-In Value of approximately $5,900, a Private Party Sale Value of approximately $7,700, and a Retail Purchase Value of approximately $10,300. The convertible Cabriolet model of the 2001 Mercedes CLK-320 in the same condition should have a Trade-In Value of approximately $8,400, a Private Party Sale Value of approximately $10,100 and a Retail Purchase Value of approximately $13,350.
In 2001, Mercedes manufactured two different versions of the CLK-320, a coupe and a convertible. The two vehicles are nearly identical in every way, except for the motorized convertible top on the Cabriolet model.
Mercedes is known for their rich features and luxury styling, and the 2001 CLK-320 is no exception. Both the coupe and the convertible share these options: Automatic Transmission, Rear Wheel Drive, Slip/Traction Control, Integrated Alarm System, Full-Sized Spare Tire, 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System, Cruise Control, Integrated Garage Door Opener, Air Conditioning, Bose Audio System with AM/FM Radio and CD Player, Power Steering, GPS Navigation System, Powered Memory Seats, Power Door Locks, Dual Front and Side Airbags, Premium Wheels and a Telescoping Steering Wheel.
Differentiating between the Coupe version and the Cabriolet convertible version of the 2001 Mercedes CLK-320 is extremely simple. The Cabriolet-style vehicle's convertible soft top makes it easy to distinguish if the roof is up, and if it's down identification is a no-brainer.
The Mercedes CLK-320 is only available in a two-door model, as are all of the CLK vehicles. The apparent goal of the designers is to maintain the image of the CLK as a fun and sporty class of car.
