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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: $30,785

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,222

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33.5 SESE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $23,600 $29,650
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $21,826 $27,421
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo net 150 150 150    
Cargo mat 155 155 155    
Heated front seats 500        
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250        
Leather Sport Package       3,900  
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800
Floor mats       160 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       230  
Braking and Airbag Package       800  
Body kit       340  
Satellite radio       350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo net 139 139 139    
Cargo mat 144 144 144    
Heated front seats 467        
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233        
Leather Sport Package       3,546  
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694
Floor mats       119 119
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       172  
Braking and Airbag Package       694  
Body kit       262  
Satellite radio       304 304
Options (change) 1,925 1,175 1,175 6,580 1,310
Options (change) 1,793 1,093 1,093 5,791 1,117
Destination 950 950 950 605 605
Total Price $34,075 $45,025 $56,625 $30,785 $31,565
Total Invoice $31,759 $41,941 $52,729 $28,222 $29,143

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $904
Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33.5 SESE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionS7S6S7M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,075$45,025$56,625$30,785$31,565
Adjustments for Features-2,825-7,800-8,4750-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,250$37,225$48,150$30,785$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,975$16,900$0$630
Total Invoice$31,759$41,941$52,729$28,222$29,143
Adjustments for Features-2,633-7,266-7,8920-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,126$34,675$44,837$28,222$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,549$15,711$0$783

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

Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33.5 SESE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100   
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75  
Compass $0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,815$10,790$11,465$2,990$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$7,800$8,475$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,633-7,266-7,8920-138

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

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested317585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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