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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: $61,395

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $30,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimRS 3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $90,100
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo organizer 75  
Cargo tray   160
Illuminated door sill trim plates   570
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Cargo organizer 70  
Cargo tray   149
Illuminated door sill trim plates   530
Options (change) 4,200 730
Options (change) 3,908 679
Destination 995 875
Total Price $61,395 $91,705

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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 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,364
Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
TrimRS 3ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine394hp I5503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19295/40-20
Total Price$61,395$91,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,395$89,470

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

Model Year20202009
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
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
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
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,700$11,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,080

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

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

Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3M-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in114.7 in
Length175.4 in188.5 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.5,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 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 Headroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.372.4 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 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested116549%
Total Not Requested120051%

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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