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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: $37,200

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $14,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,565

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $13,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML350 / ML3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,000 $29,950
Base Invoice $40,920 $27,853
Premium I Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
iPod integration 375 -200
Heated front seats 710  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium I Package 3,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 443
iPod integration 349 -186
Heated front seats 660  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
Rear side airbags   325
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   930
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,545 7,725
Options (change) 6,087 7,187
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $51,420 $37,200
Total Invoice $47,882 $34,565

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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: $12,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,301
Model Year20082010
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML350 / ML3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,420$37,200
Adjustments for Features-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,255$37,200
Total Invoice$47,882$34,565
Adjustments for Features-2,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,866$34,565

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

Model Year20082010
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,130$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0160

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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 Year20082010
ModelM-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in101.5 in
Length188.5 in168.7 in
Width75.2 in69.5 in
Height71.5 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested112553%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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 nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested75545%
Total Not Requested92555%
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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