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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,358

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $32,900
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $30,596
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   575
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Navigation Plus Package       2,100
Premium Plus Package       2,900
Wood trim       350
Universal garage door opener       295
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   536
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Navigation Plus Package       1,954
Premium Plus Package       2,698
Wood trim       325
Universal garage door opener       274
Options (change) 11,910 11,910 1,090 6,220
Options (change) 11,078 11,078 1,014 5,787
Destination 875 875 875 975
Total Price $61,775 $70,375 $96,955 $40,095
Total Invoice $57,514 $65,512 $90,230 $37,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,135
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/50-18
Total Price$61,775$70,375$96,955$40,095
Adjustments for Features-3,245-3,595-7,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,530$66,780$89,235$40,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$30,705$0
Total Invoice$57,514$65,512$90,230$37,358
Adjustments for Features-3,021-3,347-7,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,493$62,165$83,045$37,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,672$28,552$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog lights   $125
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,645$7,995$12,120$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$3,595$7,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,021-3,347-7,1850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in102.5 in
Length189.1 in172.8 in
Width75.2 in72.1 in
Height70.7 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested191561%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested191561%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested76577%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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