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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: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $30,596 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Sport Package 1,000      
Premium Plus Package 2,900      
Navigation Plus Package 2,100      
Universal garage door opener 295      
Wood trim 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720  
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Lane departure warning   875 875  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310  
Rear seat pass-through   160 160 160
Proximity key   650 650  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Sport Package 930      
Premium Plus Package 2,698      
Navigation Plus Package 1,954      
Universal garage door opener 274      
Wood trim 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670  
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Lane departure warning   814 814  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288  
Rear seat pass-through   149 149 149
Proximity key   605 605  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 7,220 12,805 12,805 1,250
Options (change) 6,717 11,911 11,911 1,163
Destination 975 925 925 925
Total Price $41,095 $61,520 $73,180 $99,425
Total Invoice $38,288 $57,281 $68,125 $92,531

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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: $18,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,112
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelQ3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$41,095$61,520$73,180$99,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,020-4,370-7,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$59,500$68,810$91,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,310$32,005
Total Invoice$38,288$57,281$68,125$92,531
Adjustments for Features0-1,881-4,068-7,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$55,400$64,057$85,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,657$29,760

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

Model Year2018201420142014
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,325$6,345$8,695$12,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020$4,370$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,881-4,068-7,371

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

Model Year20182014
ModelQ3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.8 in
Length172.8 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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94095%
Total Not Requested505%

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, driver100No
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166581%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

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, driver100No
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166581%
Total Not Requested40019%

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