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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: $49,077

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $50,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,423

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $47,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $96,100
Base Invoice $36,736 $89,373
Prestige Package 8,600  
Premium Plus Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metal pedals 195  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Driver Assistance Package   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Prestige Package 7,998  
Premium Plus Package 2,884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Metal pedals 182  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Driver Assistance Package   1,814
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 12,770 3,040
Options (change) 11,880 2,828
Destination 975 905
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $49,077 $100,045
Total Invoice $45,423 $93,106

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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: $42,848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,126
Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimA3 e-tronML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH518hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$49,077$100,045
Adjustments for Features0-8,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,077$91,925
Total Invoice$45,423$93,106
Adjustments for Features0-7,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,423$85,549

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

Model Year20182013
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 window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,025$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,557

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

Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in114.8 in
Length169.8 in189.1 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft371.0 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested341563%
Total Not Requested200037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Body kit0Yes
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

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