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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $25,035 $33,364
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,100 1,100
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Convenience Package         1,800  
S Line Package         2,000  
Sport Package         1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,150 1,150
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   441 441
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,023 1,023
Navigation system         1,813 1,813
Convenience Package         1,675  
S Line Package         1,860  
Sport Package         1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,069 1,069
Options (change) 9,520 9,520 3,870 1,760 10,725 6,925
Options (change) 8,856 8,856 3,601 1,638 9,975 6,440
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $60,245 $58,745 $67,695 $101,085 $38,470 $43,625
Total Invoice $56,095 $54,700 $63,023 $94,075 $35,835 $40,629

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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: $15,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,096
Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,245$58,745$67,695$101,085$38,470$43,625
Adjustments for Features-6,620-4,920-8,070-13,3700-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,625$53,825$59,625$87,715$38,470$40,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$6,000$34,090$0$2,505
Total Invoice$56,095$54,700$63,023$94,075$35,835$40,629
Adjustments for Features-6,164-4,581-7,513-12,4430-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,931$50,119$55,510$81,632$35,835$38,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$5,579$31,701$0$2,326

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

Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3A3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 $1700
RWD $0    
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$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$8,560$6,860$10,010$15,310$1,940$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,620$4,920$8,070$13,370$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,164-4,581-7,513-12,4430-2,468

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

Model Year20152009
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 ML250 BlueTEC

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 integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested111554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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 integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested111554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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