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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,655

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $15,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,324

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $39,618 $50,592
Leather Sport Package 3,900        
Braking and Airbag Package 800        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230        
Floor mats 160 160 160    
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Body kit 340 340      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Heated front seats       500  
Cargo net       80 80
Cargo mat       170 170
Leather Sport Package 3,546        
Braking and Airbag Package 694        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694 694    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172        
Floor mats 119 119 119    
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Body kit 262 262      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536
Heated front seats       466  
Cargo net       74 74
Cargo mat       158 158
Options (change) 6,580 1,650 1,310 1,325 825
Options (change) 5,791 1,379 1,117 1,234 768
Destination 605 605 605 975 975
Total Price $30,785 $29,655 $31,565 $44,900 $56,200
Total Invoice $28,222 $27,324 $29,143 $41,827 $52,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,092
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM5T5M6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,785$29,655$31,565$44,900$56,200
Adjustments for Features0-800-150-6,600-10,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$28,855$31,415$38,300$45,650
Cost Above Minimum$1,930$0$2,560$0$7,350
Total Invoice$28,222$27,324$29,143$41,827$52,335
Adjustments for Features0-737-138-6,148-9,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,222$26,587$29,005$35,679$42,511
Cost Above Minimum$1,635$0$2,418$0$6,832

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player, remote   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0  $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,465$2,265$1,615$8,065$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$150$6,600$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-737-138-6,148-9,824

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in111.2 in
Length192.3 in186.3 in
Width70.4 in72.6 in
Height57.9 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.635.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested317585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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