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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: $31,405

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelA3A3AltimaAltima
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $28,995 $35,510
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Technology Package     1,290  
Floor mats     235 235
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Technology Package     0  
Floor mats     0 0
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 1,525 235
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 0 0
Destination 895 895 885 885
Total Price $35,315 $38,295 $31,405 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,102
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelA3A3AltimaAltima
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6S6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,315$38,295$31,405$36,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,650-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$37,245$28,755$33,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelA3A3AltimaAltima
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,580$4,630$6,230$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,650$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-75-79

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,198 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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