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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: $39,145

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $22,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,472

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $20,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML250 BlueTEC2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,800 $30,250
Base Invoice $46,314 $28,134
Premium 1 Package 4,030  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Special order charge 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Aluminum roof rails   500
iPod integration   -200
Premium 1 Package 3,748  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Special order charge 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,023
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Aluminum roof rails   466
iPod integration   -186
Options (change) 10,800 8,000
Options (change) 10,046 7,443
Destination 925 895
Total Price $61,525 $39,145
Total Invoice $57,285 $36,472

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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: $15,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,370
Model Year20152013
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML250 BlueTEC2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$61,525$39,145
Adjustments for Features-6,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,605$39,145
Total Invoice$57,285$36,472
Adjustments for Features-6,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,842$36,472

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

Model Year20152013
ModelM-ClassA3
TrimML250 BlueTEC2.0 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 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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$9,210$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4430

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,751 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 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 integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested101549%
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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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