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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $9,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $9,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelAltimaA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim3.5 SRA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $36,300 $48,610 $66,910
Base Invoice $23,697 $33,761 $45,207 $62,227
Premium Package 2,130     4,000
Sport Package 2,370      
Technology Package 1,780      
Floor mats 180      
Door sill trim plates 175      
Convenience Package   1,700 2,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475  
iPod integration   0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250    
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500  
Navigation system   2,100 1,950  
Premium Package 1,848     3,720
Sport Package 2,056      
Technology Package 1,543      
Floor mats 146      
Door sill trim plates 126      
Convenience Package   1,580 1,977  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443  
iPod integration   0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233    
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466  
Navigation system   1,953 1,813  
Options (change) 6,635 5,025 5,050 4,000
Options (change) 5,719 4,675 4,699 3,720
Destination 780 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $32,985 $42,100 $56,135 $73,785
Total Invoice $30,196 $39,211 $52,381 $68,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,400
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelAltimaA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim3.5 SRA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9150, 10215, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,985$42,100$56,135$73,785
Adjustments for Features0-660-1,710-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$41,440$54,425$70,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,985$29,235
Total Invoice$30,196$39,211$52,381$68,822
Adjustments for Features0-615-1,596-2,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$38,596$50,785$65,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,189$27,325

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelAltimaA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim3.5 SRA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,220$3,880$4,930$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$660$1,710$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-615-1,596-2,901

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in180.6 in
Width70.7 in69.8 in
Height57.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested67527%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested37527%
Total Not Requested100073%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97543%
Total Not Requested130057%

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