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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,660 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $22,525 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $21,314 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $25,340 | $33,980 | $48,990 | $57,590 | $94,990 |
| Base Invoice | $23,404 | $31,561 | $45,561 | $53,559 | $88,341 |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,200 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,500 | 1,250 | |||
| Audio Package | 1,350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Satellite radio | 350 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,002 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,365 | 1,138 | |||
| Audio Package | 1,229 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear side airbags | 319 | 319 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 |
| Navigation system | 1,774 | 1,775 | |||
| Satellite radio | 319 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,348 | 3,348 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,600 | 6,150 | 8,320 | 8,320 | 1,090 |
| Options (change) | 8,737 | 5,599 | 7,739 | 7,739 | 1,014 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $35,660 | $40,850 | $58,185 | $66,785 | $96,955 |
| Total Invoice | $32,861 | $37,880 | $54,175 | $62,173 | $90,230 |
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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: $15,720 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,978 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $35,660 | $40,850 | $58,185 | $66,785 | $96,955 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,150 | -6,805 | -7,155 | -13,055 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,660 | $37,700 | $51,380 | $59,630 | $83,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,040 | $0 | $8,250 | $32,520 |
| Total Invoice | $32,861 | $37,880 | $54,175 | $62,173 | $90,230 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,921 | -6,336 | -6,661 | -12,149 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,861 | $34,959 | $47,839 | $55,512 | $78,081 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,098 | $0 | $7,673 | $30,242 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $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 | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,540 | $4,690 | $8,345 | $8,695 | $14,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,150 | $6,805 | $7,155 | $13,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,921 | -6,336 | -6,661 | -12,149 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1855 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 16% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 50% |
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