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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,000

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,260

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,750 $27,270
Base Invoice $36,968 $25,361
Premium Package 6,150  
Sunroof 1,390  
Lighting Package 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Satellite radio 500  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Heated front seats 690  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Wood trim   400
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 5,720  
Sunroof 1,293  
Lighting Package 828  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 443
Satellite radio 465  
Rear side airbags 358 325
Heated front seats 642  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
Wood trim   372
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   930
6-speed automated manual   1,378
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 10,695 11,905
Options (change) 9,948 11,074
Destination 775 825
Total Price $51,220 $40,000
Total Invoice $47,691 $37,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,955
Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,220$40,000
Adjustments for Features-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,635$40,000
Total Invoice$47,691$37,260
Adjustments for Features-1,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,215$37,260

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,090$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4760

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in101.5 in
Length188.5 in168.7 in
Width75.2 in69.5 in
Height69.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested157542%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22530%
Total Not Requested52570%

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