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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,747

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $53,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,885

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $49,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $90,100
Base Invoice $36,736 $83,793
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metal pedals 195  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Cargo organizer 75  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Cargo tray   160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Metal pedals 182  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Cargo organizer 70  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Cargo tray   149
Options (change) 1,440 160
Options (change) 1,342 149
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,747 $91,135
Total Invoice $34,885 $84,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,835
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH503hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17295/40-20
Total Price$37,747$91,135
Adjustments for Features0-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,747$82,435
Total Invoice$34,885$84,817
Adjustments for Features0-8,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,885$76,720

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML63 AMG
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $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
Total Value of Features$4,625$13,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,097

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-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 Weight4,012 lb.5,093 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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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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