Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2019 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,720

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $40,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,963

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $36,926

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimRS 3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $98,400
Base Invoice $52,828 $91,512
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350 420
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 1,814
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326 391
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 5,525 3,710
Options (change) 5,140 3,452
Destination 995 925
Total Price $62,720 $103,035
Total Invoice $58,963 $95,889

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz M-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,766
Model Year20192015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimRS 3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine394hp I5518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/45-20
Total Price$62,720$103,035
Adjustments for Features0-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,720$97,490
Total Invoice$58,963$95,889
Adjustments for Features0-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,963$90,729

Return to top

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

Model Year20192015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimRS 3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
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
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
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 player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,875$14,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,160

Return to top

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

Model Year20192015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in114.8 in
Length175.4 in189.1 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.371.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
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 Requested136558%
Total Not Requested100042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Convertibles, and Sedans.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.