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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: $37,800

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $15,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,123

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $14,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML350 / ML3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,680 $29,950
Base Invoice $39,692 $27,853
CD changer, remote 440  
Premium I Package 2,800  
Lighting Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,540  
Navigation system 1,650 2,000
Heated front seats 700  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Rear side airbags   350
Wood trim   400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
CD changer, remote 409  
Premium I Package 2,604  
Lighting Package 837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,432  
Navigation system 1,534 1,860
Heated front seats 651  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   930
Aluminum roof rails   466
Rear side airbags   325
Wood trim   372
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 9,730 8,325
Options (change) 9,048 7,745
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $53,185 $37,800
Total Invoice $49,515 $35,123

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,380
Model Year20072010
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML350 / ML3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,185$37,800
Adjustments for Features-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,950$37,800
Total Invoice$49,515$35,123
Adjustments for Features-3,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,503$35,123

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

Model Year20072010
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML350 / ML3202.0 TDI
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 window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,690$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0120

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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 Year20072010
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 Weight4,817 lb.3,362 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 / ML320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115569%
Total Not Requested52531%
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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