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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: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $22,998 $31,561
Lighting Package 950 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   450 450
Heated front seats 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995      
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Sport Package       1,800  
Convenience Package       675  
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Sound Package       900  
Satellite radio       350 350
Rear side airbags       350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Xenon HID headlights       650 800
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Lighting Package 884 884      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   410 410
Heated front seats 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855      
Cold Weather Package       637 637
Sport Package       1,638  
Convenience Package       614  
Navigation system       1,787 1,775
Sound Package       819  
Satellite radio       319 319
Rear side airbags       319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link       396 396
Xenon HID headlights       592 728
Panoramic sunroof       1,001 1,001
Options (change) 4,385 3,665 0 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 4,079 3,409 0 8,532 5,585
Destination 875 875 875 720 720
Total Price $49,860 $60,340 $90,975 $34,820 $40,835
Total Invoice $46,432 $56,178 $84,668 $32,250 $37,866

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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: $12,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,956
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,860$60,340$90,975$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-2,390-4,440-10,5300-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,470$55,900$80,445$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$32,975$0$2,715
Total Invoice$46,432$56,178$84,668$32,250$37,866
Adjustments for Features-2,226-4,134-9,8000-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,206$52,044$74,868$32,250$34,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$30,662$0$2,556

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

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr 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  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
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  
Ski sack   $50$50
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 spoiler   $200$200
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
DVD-compatible player  $0  
HD radio  $50  
iPod integration  $100  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
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, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100 $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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,080$8,130$14,220$3,690$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$4,440$10,530$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,226-4,134-9,8000-3,060

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

Model Year20092006
ModelM-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in101.5 in
Length188.5 in168.7 in
Width75.2 in69.5 in
Height70.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,264 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested173084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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