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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelAltimaAltimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $31,200 $42,900
Floor mats 235 235    
Technology Package 1,290      
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375    
Prestige Package     8,950 5,500
Universal garage door opener     295 295
Cargo mat     155 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Floor mats 0 0    
Technology Package 0      
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Prestige Package     8,325 5,116
Universal garage door opener     274 274
Cargo mat     144 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 9,975 6,525
Options (change) 344 344 9,279 6,070
Destination 885 885 950 950
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $42,125 $50,375

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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: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,041
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelAltimaAltimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,185$37,410$42,125$50,375
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,215-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$36,810$38,910$44,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$5,300

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

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelAltimaAltimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app  $25$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$200
Lane departure warning  $200$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 
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
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support$0$0  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$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$4,940$5,540$8,155$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,215$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-2,995-5,742

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

Model Year20182017
ModelAltimaA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.9 in175.4 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested322598%
Total Not Requested502%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, 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 app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested277541%
Total Not Requested401559%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
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 Requested137531%
Total Not Requested311569%

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