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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: $36,050 Audi A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $16,910 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,592 Audi A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $15,660 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $44,600 | $30,250 |
| Base Invoice | $41,478 | $28,134 |
| Lighting Package | 950 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,995 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 475 |
| Heated front seats | 720 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,500 | |
| AWD | 2,500 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 500 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Lighting Package | 884 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,855 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 443 |
| Heated front seats | 670 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,395 | |
| AWD | 2,325 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 466 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |
| Options (change) | 8,385 | 4,925 |
| Options (change) | 7,799 | 4,583 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | -900 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,960 | $36,050 |
| Total Invoice | $49,252 | $33,592 |
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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: $13,205 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,214 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 210hp V6 D | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 30/42 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 140, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $52,960 | $36,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,705 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,255 | $36,050 |
| Total Invoice | $49,252 | $33,592 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,446 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,806 | $33,592 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,445 | $3,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,705 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,446 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| 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 | 4,817 lb. | 3,362 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
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | 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 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| 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% |
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