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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,777

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $17,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3 / S3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $37,900
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $35,248
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   575
Proximity key 650 650      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Roof rails         500
Metal pedals         195
iPod integration         350
Heated front seats         500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   536
Proximity key 605 605      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Roof rails         467
Metal pedals         181
iPod integration         325
Heated front seats         467
Options (change) 5,800 5,800 4,840 1,760 2,120
Options (change) 5,396 5,396 4,503 1,638 1,976
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $56,525 $55,025 $68,665 $101,085 $36,777
Total Invoice $52,635 $51,240 $63,925 $94,075 $33,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,330
Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3 / S3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7T7S6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$56,525$55,025$68,665$101,085$36,777
Adjustments for Features-3,570-1,870-7,385-11,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,955$53,155$61,280$89,300$36,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$8,325$36,345$0
Total Invoice$52,635$51,240$63,925$94,075$33,981
Adjustments for Features-3,324-1,741-6,875-10,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,311$49,499$57,050$83,107$33,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$7,739$33,796$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA3 / S3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 
RWD $0   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive  $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
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 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,070$7,370$12,885$17,285$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$1,870$7,385$11,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,324-1,741-6,875-10,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152016
ModelM-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in103.5 in
Length189.1 in169.8 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height70.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

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

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%

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