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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,200 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $14,695 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,098 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $13,659 | ||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,680 | $32,600 |
| Base Invoice | $39,692 | $30,318 |
| Lighting Package | 900 | |
| Multicontour Seats | 790 | |
| Premium II Package | 5,800 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 760 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 550 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,540 | |
| Cargo mat | 160 | 155 |
| Heated front seats | 700 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 500 | |
| CD changer, remote | 440 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 3,150 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,000 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | |
| Sport Package | 800 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Lighting Package | 837 | |
| Multicontour Seats | 735 | |
| Premium II Package | 5,394 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 707 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 651 | 511 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,432 | |
| Cargo mat | 149 | 144 |
| Heated front seats | 651 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 465 | |
| CD changer, remote | 409 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,930 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 930 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | |
| Sport Package | 744 | |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |
| Options (change) | 16,440 | 11,705 |
| Options (change) | 15,290 | 10,885 |
| Destination | 775 | 895 |
| Total Price | $59,895 | $45,200 |
| Total Invoice | $55,757 | $42,098 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,720 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,820 | ||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp V6 D | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/27 MPG | 31/43 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $59,895 | $45,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,975 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,920 | $45,200 |
| Total Invoice | $55,757 | $42,098 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,839 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,918 | $42,098 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,165 | $7,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,975 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,839 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,817 lb. | 3,241 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 36.5 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
| Multicontour Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2525 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 56% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 48% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 60% |
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