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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: $36,050

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $16,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,592

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $15,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelA3M-Class
Trim2.0 TDIML350 / ML320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,250 $44,600
Base Invoice $28,134 $41,478
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Lighting Package   950
Leather seating surfaces   1,995
Heated front seats   720
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
AWD   2,500
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Rear side airbags 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Lighting Package   884
Leather seating surfaces   1,855
Heated front seats   670
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 4,925 8,385
Options (change) 4,583 7,799
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -900
Total Price $36,050 $52,960
Total Invoice $33,592 $49,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,214
Model Year20112009
ModelA3M-Class
Trim2.0 TDIML350 / ML320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-17
Total Price$36,050$52,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$49,255
Total Invoice$33,592$49,252
Adjustments for Features0-3,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,592$45,806

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

Model Year20112009
ModelA3M-Class
Trim2.0 TDIML350 / ML320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$3,740$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,446

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,362 lb.4,817 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-900 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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