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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,185 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL | ||||
| Difference: $12,220 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 SL | 3.5 SL | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,995 | $35,510 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Floor mats | 235 | 235 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,290 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 405 | 405 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 375 | 375 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| Cargo mat | 160 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | |||
| Floor mats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Technology Package | 0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 344 | 344 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Cargo mat | 149 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,305 | 1,015 | 11,480 | 870 |
| Options (change) | 344 | 344 | 9,749 | 810 |
| Destination | 885 | 885 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $32,185 | $37,410 | $44,405 | $45,495 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,028 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 SL | 3.5 SL | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp I4 | 270hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-7 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,185 | $37,410 | $44,405 | $45,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -600 | -3,515 | -2,935 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,185 | $36,810 | $40,890 | $42,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,625 | $0 | $1,670 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 SL | 3.5 SL | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Predictive forward collision warning | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,905 | $6,505 | $9,420 | $8,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $600 | $3,515 | $2,935 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -20 | -3,201 | -2,734 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Altima | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 191.9 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | Yes |
| Predictive forward collision warning | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3225 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 4015 | 60% |
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