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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,045 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $19,410 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,954 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $18,056 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $49,800 | $32,600 |
| Base Invoice | $46,314 | $30,318 |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | |
| Multicontour front seats | 1,100 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 350 |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | |
| Sport Package | 800 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | |
| Multicontour front seats | 1,023 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 511 |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 325 |
| Special order charge | 233 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | |
| Sport Package | 744 | |
| Options (change) | 13,730 | 11,550 |
| Options (change) | 12,771 | 10,741 |
| Destination | 925 | 895 |
| Total Price | $64,455 | $45,045 |
| Total Invoice | $60,010 | $41,954 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,600 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,578 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 D | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 0/0 MPG | 31/43 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $64,455 | $45,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,810 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,645 | $45,045 |
| Total Invoice | $60,010 | $41,954 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,478 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,532 | $41,954 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| 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 app | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,110 | $6,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,810 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,478 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,751 lb. | 3,241 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 20% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 76% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1040 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 39% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 60% |
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