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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,680

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $24,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,169

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $23,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaA4 / S4
Trim3.5 SES4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $51,400
Base Invoice $23,337 $47,802
Premium Package 2,460  
Technology Package 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Floor mats 175  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Premium Package 2,134  
Technology Package 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Floor mats 134  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,805 3,175
Options (change) 4,137 2,954
Destination 695 975
Total Price $30,680 $55,550
Total Invoice $28,169 $51,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,901
Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaA4 / S4
Trim3.5 SES4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,680$55,550
Adjustments for Features0-9,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,680$46,250
Total Invoice$28,169$51,731
Adjustments for Features0-8,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,169$43,070

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaA4 / S4
Trim3.5 SES4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,780$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,661

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.0 in
Length189.8 in186.1 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height57.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,358 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested390088%
Total Not Requested55012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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