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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,970 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $11,890 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $11,061 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $44,600 | $55,800 | $90,100 | $26,920 | $35,875 |
| Base Invoice | $41,478 | $51,894 | $83,793 | $25,035 | $33,364 |
| Lighting Package | 950 | 950 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 475 | 475 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Heated front seats | 720 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Lighting Package | 884 | 884 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 441 | 441 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,855 | 1,855 | |||
| Heated front seats | 670 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,396 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,675 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,069 | 1,069 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,385 | 3,665 | 0 | 10,225 | 6,925 |
| Options (change) | 4,079 | 3,409 | 0 | 9,511 | 6,440 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $49,860 | $60,340 | $90,975 | $37,970 | $43,625 |
| Total Invoice | $46,432 | $56,178 | $84,668 | $35,371 | $40,629 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,010 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,310 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 440, 12 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 295/40-20 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,860 | $60,340 | $90,975 | $37,970 | $43,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,880 | -3,930 | -10,220 | 0 | -2,850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,980 | $56,410 | $80,755 | $37,970 | $40,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,430 | $32,775 | $0 | $2,805 |
| Total Invoice | $46,432 | $56,178 | $84,668 | $35,371 | $40,629 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,751 | -3,659 | -9,511 | 0 | -2,654 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,681 | $52,519 | $75,157 | $35,371 | $37,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,838 | $30,476 | $0 | $2,604 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,795 | $7,845 | $14,135 | $3,915 | $6,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,880 | $3,930 | $10,220 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,751 | -3,659 | -9,511 | 0 | -2,654 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 54.6 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 930 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 12% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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