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Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,045 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $12,925 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,374 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $12,015 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 | $39,750 | $48,500 |
| Base Invoice | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 | $36,968 | $45,105 |
| Sport Package | 800 | 800 | 800 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 385 | 385 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 690 | 690 |
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | ||||
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 690 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |||||
| Sport Package | 744 | 744 | 744 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | ||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,418 | 2,418 | 2,418 | 2,418 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 | 358 | 358 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | 642 | 642 |
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | ||||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 642 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,250 | 8,250 | 8,250 | 4,900 | 11,445 | 9,335 |
| Options (change) | 7,671 | 7,671 | 7,671 | 4,556 | 10,646 | 8,683 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $39,045 | $41,745 | $42,345 | $46,895 | $51,970 | $58,610 |
| Total Invoice | $36,374 | $38,884 | $39,442 | $43,675 | $48,389 | $54,563 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,575 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,827 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $39,045 | $41,745 | $42,345 | $46,895 | $51,970 | $58,610 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,700 | -2,575 | -2,350 | -2,625 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,045 | $41,745 | $40,645 | $44,320 | $49,620 | $55,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,275 | $0 | $6,365 |
| Total Invoice | $36,374 | $38,884 | $39,442 | $43,675 | $48,389 | $54,563 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -2,398 | -2,188 | -2,444 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,374 | $38,884 | $37,859 | $41,277 | $46,201 | $52,119 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $1,485 | $4,903 | $0 | $5,918 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,815 | $4,815 | $6,515 | $7,390 | $7,165 | $7,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $2,575 | $2,350 | $2,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -2,398 | -2,188 | -2,444 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 4,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 40% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 40% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 40% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 38% |
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