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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: $40,847

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $52,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,769

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $49,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $92,590
Base Invoice $36,736 $86,109
Premium Plus Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metal pedals 195  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Cargo organizer 75  
Cargo tray   160
Premium Plus Package 2,884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Metal pedals 182  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Cargo organizer 70  
Cargo tray   149
Options (change) 4,540 160
Options (change) 4,226 149
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $40,847 $93,625
Total Invoice $37,769 $87,133

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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: $45,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,291
Model Year20182011
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)225/40-18295/40-20
Total Price$40,847$93,625
Adjustments for Features0-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,847$86,025
Total Invoice$37,769$87,133
Adjustments for Features0-7,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,769$80,060

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

Model Year20182011
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
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 
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 
Body kit$0 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
Chronometer $100
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
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$4,775$12,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,073

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

Model Year20182011
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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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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