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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $45,700 $56,750 $91,050
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $42,501 $52,778 $84,676
S Line Package 2,200        
Technology Package 1,500 1,250      
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Audio Package 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720  
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Satellite radio   350      
Lighting Package     970 970  
Heated front seats     740    
Leather seating surfaces     1,750 1,750  
S Line Package 2,002        
Technology Package 1,365 1,138      
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Audio Package 1,229        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 670 670  
Rear side airbags 319 319      
Navigation system 1,774 1,775      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001      
Satellite radio   319      
Lighting Package     902 902  
Heated front seats     688    
Leather seating surfaces     1,628 1,628  
Options (change) 9,600 6,150 4,180 3,440 0
Options (change) 8,737 5,599 3,888 3,200 0
Destination 720 720 875 875 875
Total Price $35,660 $40,850 $50,755 $61,065 $91,925
Total Invoice $32,861 $37,880 $47,264 $56,853 $85,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,177
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 1080, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$35,660$40,850$50,755$61,065$91,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-2,390-4,440-10,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$37,700$48,365$56,625$81,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$8,260$33,180
Total Invoice$32,861$37,880$47,264$56,853$85,551
Adjustments for Features0-2,921-2,226-4,134-9,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,861$34,959$45,038$52,719$75,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0$7,681$30,853

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250  
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,540$6,690$5,930$7,980$13,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$2,390$4,440$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,921-2,226-4,134-9,660

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20072010
ModelA3M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.7 in
Length168.7 in188.5 in
Width69.5 in75.2 in
Height56.0 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested188085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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