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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: $39,125

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $22,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,452

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $20,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelA3M-Class
Trim2.0 TDIML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,250 $49,800
Base Invoice $28,134 $46,314
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
Rear side airbags 350 420
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,030
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Special order charge   250
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014
Rear side airbags 325 391
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,748
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Special order charge   233
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 8,000 10,800
Options (change) 7,443 10,046
Destination 875 925
Total Price $39,125 $61,525
Total Invoice $36,452 $57,285

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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: $15,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,390
Model Year20112015
ModelA3M-Class
Trim2.0 TDIML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$39,125$61,525
Adjustments for Features0-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,125$54,605
Total Invoice$36,452$57,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,452$50,842

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

Model Year20112015
ModelA3M-Class
Trim2.0 TDIML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$2,290$9,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,443

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

Model Year20112015
ModelA3M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.8 in
Length168.7 in189.1 in
Width69.5 in75.2 in
Height56.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.4,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft371.0 ft3

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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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
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 ML250 BlueTEC

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested101549%

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