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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: $17,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,127

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $30,227 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Sport Package 550      
Prestige Package 3,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720  
Wood trim 350      
Leather seating surfaces   1,995 1,995  
Premium II Package   6,600 6,600  
Lighting Package   950 950  
Heated front seats   720    
Sport Package 511      
Prestige Package 3,628      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670 670  
Wood trim 325      
Leather seating surfaces   1,855 1,855  
Premium II Package   6,138 6,138  
Lighting Package   884 884  
Heated front seats   670    
Options (change) 5,350 10,985 10,265 0
Options (change) 4,975 10,217 9,547 0
Destination 925 875 875 875
Total Price $38,775 $56,460 $66,940 $90,975
Total Invoice $36,127 $52,570 $62,316 $84,668

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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: $17,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,108
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$38,775$56,460$66,940$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-360-2,410-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,775$56,100$64,530$85,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$29,790
Total Invoice$36,127$52,570$62,316$84,668
Adjustments for Features0-335-2,244-4,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,127$52,235$60,072$79,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,837$27,701

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

Model Year2015200920092009
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
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
Total Value of Features$4,950$5,310$7,360$10,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360$2,410$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-2,244-4,732

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

Model Year20152009
ModelQ3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.7 in
Length172.6 in188.5 in
Width72.1 in75.2 in
Height62.6 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft372.4 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 selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested217574%
Total Not Requested77526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested104026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested104026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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