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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $7,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaA3
Trim3.5 SR3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,570 $34,915
Base Invoice $23,697 $32,471
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,460 5,185
Options (change) 5,593 4,822
Destination 780 775
Total Price $32,810 $40,875
Total Invoice $30,070 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,280
Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaA3
Trim3.5 SR3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,810$40,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$39,030
Total Invoice$30,070$38,068
Adjustments for Features0-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$36,350

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaA3
Trim3.5 SR3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,495$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,718

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in168.7 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested97539%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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