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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,950

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,024

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $1,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Maxima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $40,940
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $38,212
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Sport Package 650    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
Cargo mat 160    
Cargo net 155 155  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Floor mats     300
Body kit     420
Rear spoiler     405
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Sport Package 606    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
Cargo mat 149    
Cargo net 144 144  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Floor mats     234
Body kit     349
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 12,285 6,030 1,125
Options (change) 10,499 5,610 927
Destination 975 975 885
Total Price $45,210 $50,655 $42,950
Total Invoice $41,188 $47,181 $40,024

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $513
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Maxima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS7S7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,210$50,655$42,950
Adjustments for Features-715-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,495$47,630$42,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0
Total Invoice$41,188$47,181$40,024
Adjustments for Features-651-2,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,537$44,363$40,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,826$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Maxima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support  $0
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,870$10,180$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$3,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-651-2,8180

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in192.8 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.3 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 sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested327549%
Total Not Requested341551%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested162539%
Total Not Requested251561%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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