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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,682

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $19,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,754

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassA3 / S3
TrimML500A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,500 $37,900
Base Invoice $45,105 $35,248
Premium Package 3,750  
Sunroof 1,290  
Lighting Package 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 575
Rear side airbags 385  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Premium Package 3,488  
Sunroof 1,200  
Lighting Package 828  
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 536
Rear side airbags 358  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 9,335 4,025
Options (change) 8,683 3,749
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $58,610 $38,682
Total Invoice $54,563 $35,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,645
Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassA3 / S3
TrimML500A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$58,610$38,682
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,285$38,682
Total Invoice$54,563$35,754
Adjustments for Features-2,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,399$35,754

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassA3 / S3
TrimML500A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,940$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1640

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in103.5 in
Length188.5 in169.8 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height69.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft339.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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