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Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,035

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelA3Altima
Trim3.23.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $35,510
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Floor mats   235
Rear spoiler   405
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Floor mats   0
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 4,025 640
Options (change) 3,743 344
Destination 825 885
Total Price $40,725 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,731
Model Year20092018
ModelA3Altima
Trim3.23.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$40,725$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$36,185

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
ModelA3Altima
Trim3.23.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,080$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
ModelA3Altima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length168.7 in191.9 in
Width69.5 in72.0 in
Height56.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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