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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,477 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $9,793 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,633 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $9,384 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $48,500 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $45,105 | $36,736 |
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | |
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |
| Trim Package | 2,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 575 |
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | |
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | |
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |
| Trim Package | 2,046 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 536 |
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | |
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,745 | 4,835 | 1,170 |
| Options (change) | 6,274 | 4,497 | 1,090 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $47,270 | $54,110 | $37,477 |
| Total Invoice | $44,017 | $50,377 | $34,633 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,768 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,430 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $47,270 | $54,110 | $37,477 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,025 | -1,300 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,245 | $52,810 | $37,477 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,565 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,017 | $50,377 | $34,633 |
| Adjustments for Features | -954 | -1,210 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,063 | $49,167 | $34,633 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,104 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | $450 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,065 | $7,340 | $6,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,025 | $1,300 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -954 | -1,210 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,624 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 54.8 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
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