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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: $39,125

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $21,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,452

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $20,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML3502.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,990 $30,250
Base Invoice $45,561 $28,134
Premium 1 Package 3,600  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Aluminum roof rails   500
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   -200
Premium 1 Package 3,348  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,023
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Aluminum roof rails   466
Rear side airbags   325
iPod integration   -186
Options (change) 10,790 8,000
Options (change) 10,036 7,443
Destination 875 875
Total Price $60,655 $39,125
Total Invoice $56,472 $36,452

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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: $15,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,299
Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML3502.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$60,655$39,125
Adjustments for Features-6,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,510$39,125
Total Invoice$56,472$36,452
Adjustments for Features-5,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,751$36,452

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

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML3502.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$8,435$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7210

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

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in101.5 in
Length189.1 in168.7 in
Width75.2 in69.5 in
Height70.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		36.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested86545%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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