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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: $36,847

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $14,858

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,046

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $14,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201020102010
ModelA3 / S3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $45,700 $56,750 $91,050
Base Invoice $35,248 $42,501 $52,778 $84,676
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720  
Roof rails 500      
Heated front seats 500 740    
iPod integration 350      
Cargo organizer 70      
Metal pedals 195      
Lighting Package   970 970  
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear   790 790  
Cargo tray   160 160 160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670  
Roof rails 467      
Heated front seats 467 688    
iPod integration 325      
Cargo organizer 65      
Metal pedals 181      
Lighting Package   902 902  
Leather seating surfaces   1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear   735 735  
Cargo tray   149 149 149
Options (change) 2,190 5,130 4,390 160
Options (change) 2,041 4,772 4,084 149
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0
Total Price $36,847 $51,705 $62,015 $92,085
Total Invoice $34,046 $48,148 $57,737 $85,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,604
Model Year2016201020102010
ModelA3 / S3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$36,847$51,705$62,015$92,085
Adjustments for Features0-535-2,585-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,847$51,170$59,430$83,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,260$32,590
Total Invoice$34,046$48,148$57,737$85,700
Adjustments for Features0-498-2,407-7,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,046$47,650$55,330$77,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,680$30,302

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

Model Year2016201020102010
ModelA3 / S3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50 
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50  $50
iPod integration$100  $100
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot$25  $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,685$7,735$13,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$2,585$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498-2,407-7,748

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in114.7 in
Length169.8 in188.5 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft372.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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