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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: $16,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,046

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $15,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelA3 / S3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $35,248 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720  
Roof rails 500        
Heated front seats 500 750 750    
iPod integration 350        
Cargo organizer 70        
Metal pedals 195        
Lighting Package   985 985 985  
Leather seating surfaces   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Obstacle detection, rear   800 800 800  
Cargo tray   160 160 160 160
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670  
Roof rails 467        
Heated front seats 467 698 698    
iPod integration 325        
Cargo organizer 65        
Metal pedals 181        
Lighting Package   916 916 916  
Leather seating surfaces   1,655 1,655 1,655  
Obstacle detection, rear   744 744 744  
Cargo tray   149 149 149 149
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060  
Options (change) 2,190 6,335 6,335 5,585 160
Options (change) 2,041 5,892 5,892 5,194 149
Destination 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,847 $53,700 $63,000 $64,050 $93,625
Total Invoice $34,046 $50,003 $58,652 $59,628 $87,133

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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: $16,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,226
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelA3 / S3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS6T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$36,847$53,700$63,000$64,050$93,625
Adjustments for Features0-785-3,285-2,835-8,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,847$52,915$59,715$61,215$85,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$8,300$32,185
Total Invoice$34,046$50,003$58,652$59,628$87,133
Adjustments for Features0-731-3,058-2,639-7,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,046$49,272$55,594$56,989$79,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,322$7,717$29,927

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

Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelA3 / S3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000  
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50 
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat $50$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200    
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$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$200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$150
Tachometer $75$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,685$8,185$7,735$13,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785$3,285$2,835$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-731-3,058-2,639-7,934

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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 Year20162011
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 ML450 Hybrid

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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