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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: $41,315

Audi Q3 40   
Difference: $20,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelQ3Q3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim4045ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,000 $36,000 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Navigation Plus Package 2,100 2,100      
Premium Plus Package 2,900 2,900      
Universal garage door opener 295 295      
Wood trim 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970  
Lane departure warning     850 850  
Premium 2 Package     5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Navigation Plus Package 1,954 1,954      
Premium Plus Package 2,698 2,698      
Universal garage door opener 274 274      
Wood trim 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 670 670  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902  
Lane departure warning     791 791  
Premium 2 Package     4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 6,220 6,220 11,910 11,910 1,090
Options (change) 5,787 5,787 11,078 11,078 1,014
Destination 1,095 1,095 875 875 875
Total Price $41,315 $43,315 $61,775 $70,375 $96,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,380
Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelQ3Q3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim4045ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4228hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$41,315$43,315$61,775$70,375$96,955
Adjustments for Features00-1,345-1,695-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,315$43,315$60,430$68,680$91,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$8,250$30,705

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

Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelQ3Q3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim4045ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
LED headlights$1000$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$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,300$7,645$7,995$12,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,345$1,695$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,252-1,578-5,416

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

Model Year20212012
ModelQ3M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in114.8 in
Length176.6 in189.1 in
Width72.8 in75.2 in
Height64.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 40

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested76577%
Total Not Requested22523%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested76577%
Total Not Requested22523%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested191561%
Total Not Requested120039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested191561%
Total Not Requested120039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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