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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelAltimaAltimaA3A3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $25,361 $27,853
Braking and Airbag Package 800      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230      
Floor mats 160 160    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Braking and Airbag Package 694      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172      
Floor mats 119 119    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     930 930
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 8,040 3,110 7,075 7,075
Options (change) 7,076 2,678 6,582 6,582
Destination 605 605 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $32,245 $31,115 $35,170 $36,550
Total Invoice $29,507 $28,623 $32,768 $33,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,264
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelAltimaAltimaA3A3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5T5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,245$31,115$35,170$36,550
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,735-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,245$30,315$33,435$33,865
Cost Above Minimum$1,930$0$0$430
Total Invoice$29,507$28,623$32,768$33,960
Adjustments for Features0-736-1,617-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,507$27,887$31,151$31,465
Cost Above Minimum$1,620$0$0$314

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelAltimaAltimaA3A3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,730$2,530$3,465$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,735$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736-1,617-2,495

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062010
ModelAltimaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length192.3 in168.7 in
Width70.4 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested367585%
Total Not Requested65015%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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