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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: $41,625

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $17,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,778

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,800 $46,490 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $29,574 $43,236 $53,559 $86,109
Sport Interior Package 550      
Premium Plus Package 2,700      
Prestige Package 4,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720  
Wood trim 350      
Obstacle detection, rear   800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,780 1,780  
Premium 2 Package   6,050 6,050  
Lighting Package   985 985  
Blind spot warning system   600 600  
Heated front seats   750    
Sport Interior Package 511      
Premium Plus Package 2,512      
Prestige Package 4,370      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670  
Wood trim 325      
Obstacle detection, rear   744 744  
Leather seating surfaces   1,655 1,655  
Premium 2 Package   5,627 5,627  
Lighting Package   916 916  
Blind spot warning system   558 558  
Heated front seats   698    
Options (change) 8,875 11,685 10,935 0
Options (change) 8,254 10,868 10,170 0
Destination 950 875 875 875
Total Price $41,625 $59,050 $69,400 $93,465
Total Invoice $38,778 $54,979 $64,604 $86,984

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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: $17,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,299
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML350ML550ML63 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)255/40-19255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$41,625$59,050$69,400$93,465
Adjustments for Features-1050-2,050-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,520$59,050$67,350$88,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,300$29,690
Total Invoice$38,778$54,979$64,604$86,984
Adjustments for Features-980-1,908-4,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,680$54,979$62,696$82,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,717$27,608

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

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML350ML550ML63 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
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 $250$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  
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   
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 
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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
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$5,600$5,495$7,545$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$0$2,050$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-980-1,908-4,397

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

Model Year20172011
ModelQ3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.7 in
Length172.8 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 Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested131547%
Total Not Requested147553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested254074%
Total Not Requested87526%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested254074%
Total Not Requested87526%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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