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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: $35,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,270 $58,800 $96,100 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $43,961 $54,684 $89,373 $24,115 $32,471
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
S Line Package       2,500  
Convenience Package       350  
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Rear side airbags       350 350
iPod integration       0 0
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,441      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   418 418
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,023 1,023
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Navigation system       1,813 1,813
S Line Package       2,326  
Convenience Package       325  
Cold Weather Package       650 650
Xenon HID headlights       745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link       405 405
Rear side airbags       325 325
iPod integration       0 0
Options (change) 8,420 8,420 1,090 8,635 5,785
Options (change) 7,832 7,832 1,014 8,030 5,379
Destination 905 905 905 775 775
Total Price $56,595 $68,125 $98,095 $35,340 $41,475
Total Invoice $52,698 $63,421 $91,292 $32,920 $38,625

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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: $15,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,638
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$56,595$68,125$98,095$35,340$41,475
Adjustments for Features-5,520-7,870-13,7950-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,075$60,255$84,300$35,340$38,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,180$33,225$0$3,285
Total Invoice$52,698$63,421$91,292$32,920$38,625
Adjustments for Features-5,140-7,327-12,8380-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,558$56,094$78,454$32,920$35,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,536$30,896$0$3,051

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

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML350ML550ML63 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$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
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 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$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$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,910$9,260$15,185$1,390$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,520$7,870$13,795$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,140-7,327-12,8380-2,654

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

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,752 lb.3,264 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested101549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested101549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested240591%
Total Not Requested2509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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