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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: $41,625

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,778

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $31,800
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $29,574
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Lane departure warning 875 875      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   575
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Proximity key 650 650      
Prestige Package         4,700
Premium Plus Package         2,700
Sport Interior Package         550
Wood trim         350
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Lane departure warning 814 814      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   536
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Proximity key 605 605      
Prestige Package         4,370
Premium Plus Package         2,512
Sport Interior Package         511
Wood trim         325
Options (change) 12,755 12,755 5,270 1,090 8,875
Options (change) 11,864 11,864 4,902 1,014 8,254
Destination 925 925 925 925 950
Total Price $63,480 $61,980 $69,095 $100,415 $41,625
Total Invoice $59,103 $57,708 $64,324 $93,451 $38,778

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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: $18,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,955
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/40-19
Total Price$63,480$61,980$69,095$100,415$41,625
Adjustments for Features-3,620-1,920-4,170-7,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,860$60,060$64,925$92,795$41,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,065$32,935$0
Total Invoice$59,103$57,708$64,324$93,451$38,778
Adjustments for Features-3,370-1,788-3,882-7,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,733$55,920$60,442$86,359$38,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$4,709$30,626$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 
RWD $0   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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 cladding    $350
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 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,170$6,470$8,720$12,170$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$1,920$4,170$7,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,370-1,788-3,882-7,0920

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

Model Year20152017
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 ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested149053%
Total Not Requested130047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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