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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $28,995 $35,510
Prestige Package 9,750      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Cargo mat 160      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Universal garage door opener   295    
Floor mats     235 235
Technology Package     1,290  
Rear spoiler     405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375
Prestige Package 8,138      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Cargo mat 149      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Universal garage door opener   274    
Floor mats     0 0
Technology Package     0  
Rear spoiler     344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0
Options (change) 11,480 870 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 9,749 810 344 344
Destination 975 975 885 885
Total Price $44,405 $45,495 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,028
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS7S7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14180, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$44,405$45,495$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-3,515-2,9350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,890$42,560$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app$25   
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,420$8,840$5,905$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$2,935$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,201-2,7340-20

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in191.9 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height55.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested267540%
Total Not Requested401560%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested322598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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