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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,850 Audi A3 3.2 S line | ||
| Difference: $15,930 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,880 Audi A3 3.2 S line | ||
| Difference: $14,981 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Trim | ML500 | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $48,500 | $33,980 |
| Base Invoice | $45,105 | $31,561 |
| Premium Package | 3,750 | |
| Sunroof | 1,290 | |
| Lighting Package | 890 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 450 |
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 350 |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 350 |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | |
| Technology Package | 1,250 | |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | |
| Premium Package | 3,488 | |
| Sunroof | 1,200 | |
| Lighting Package | 828 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 410 |
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 319 |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 319 |
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | |
| Technology Package | 1,138 | |
| Navigation system | 1,775 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | |
| Options (change) | 7,505 | 6,150 |
| Options (change) | 6,981 | 5,599 |
| Destination | 775 | 720 |
| Total Price | $56,780 | $40,850 |
| Total Invoice | $52,861 | $37,880 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,895 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,086 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Trim | ML500 | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 302hp V8 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/19 MPG | 21/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $56,780 | $40,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,035 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,745 | $40,850 |
| Total Invoice | $52,861 | $37,880 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,895 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,966 | $37,880 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Trim | ML500 | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,465 | $5,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,035 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,895 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,743 lb. | 3,660 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 44% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 22% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
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