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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,775

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $23,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,127

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $30,227 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Sport Package 550        
Prestige Package 3,900        
Wood trim 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720  
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Lane departure warning   875 875    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Proximity key   650 650    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Sport Package 511        
Prestige Package 3,628        
Wood trim 325        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670 670 670  
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Lane departure warning   814 814    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Proximity key   605 605    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 5,350 12,755 12,755 5,270 1,090
Options (change) 4,975 11,864 11,864 4,902 1,014
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $38,775 $63,480 $61,980 $69,095 $100,415
Total Invoice $36,127 $59,103 $57,708 $64,324 $93,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,126
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$38,775$63,480$61,980$69,095$100,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,135-2,435-4,685-8,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,775$59,345$59,545$64,410$92,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,065$32,935
Total Invoice$36,127$59,103$57,708$64,324$93,451
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-2,267-4,362-7,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,127$55,253$55,441$59,962$85,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$4,709$30,627

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,550$7,685$5,985$8,235$11,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,135$2,435$4,685$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,850-2,267-4,362-7,571

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152015
ModelQ3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.8 in
Length172.6 in189.1 in
Width72.1 in75.2 in
Height62.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested41520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested41520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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