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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: $30,030

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,635

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $23,337 $27,221
Convenience Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo mat 155 155 155    
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295    
Heated front seats 500        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250        
Premium Package       2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Floor mats       175 175
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Sunroof       850  
Stability control         600
Technology Package         2,000
Rear spoiler         370
Convenience Package 838        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo mat 144 144 144    
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274    
Heated front seats 467        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233        
Premium Package       2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT       463  
Floor mats       134 134
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Sunroof       738  
Stability control         520
Technology Package         1,735
Rear spoiler         295
Options (change) 2,675 1,025 1,025 4,155 3,315
Options (change) 2,492 954 954 3,603 2,818
Destination 950 950 950 695 695
Total Price $34,825 $44,875 $56,475 $30,030 $33,390
Total Invoice $32,458 $41,802 $52,590 $27,635 $30,734

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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: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,171
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS7S6S7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,825$44,875$56,475$30,030$33,390
Adjustments for Features-700-5,300-6,0250-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$39,575$50,450$30,030$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,450$16,325$0$2,535
Total Invoice$32,458$41,802$52,590$27,635$30,734
Adjustments for Features-652-4,937-5,6110-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,806$36,865$46,979$27,635$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,059$15,173$0$2,340

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

Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3AltimaAltima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
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 $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit $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$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation system    $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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  
Metal pedals $75$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,440$10,040$10,765$4,740$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$5,300$6,025$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-652-4,937-5,6110-759

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

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.3 ft3

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested377585%
Total Not Requested67515%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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