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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,200

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $14,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,098

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $13,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3M-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIML350 / ML320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,600 $42,680
Base Invoice $30,318 $39,692
Sport Package 800  
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo mat 155 160
Multicontour Seats   790
Obstacle detection, rear   760
Premium II Package   5,800
Lighting Package   900
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,540
Heated front seats   700
Adaptive cruise control   3,150
Voice control for nav and audio   500
CD changer, remote   440
Sport Package 744  
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 651
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo mat 144 149
Multicontour Seats   735
Obstacle detection, rear   707
Premium II Package   5,394
Lighting Package   837
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Leather seating surfaces   1,432
Heated front seats   651
Adaptive cruise control   2,930
Voice control for nav and audio   465
CD changer, remote   409
Options (change) 11,705 16,440
Options (change) 10,885 15,290
Destination 895 775
Total Price $45,200 $59,895
Total Invoice $42,098 $55,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,820
Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3M-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIML350 / ML320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-17
Total Price$45,200$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,200$57,920
Total Invoice$42,098$55,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,098$53,918

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3M-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIML350 / ML320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,190$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,839

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3M-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in114.7 in
Length175.4 in188.5 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.4,817 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190052%
Total Not Requested172548%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested5020%
Total Not Requested20080%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252567%
Total Not Requested122533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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