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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $17,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $42,600 $54,400
Technology Package 1,290      
Floor mats 235 235    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600 2,600
Cargo mat     170 170
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Technology Package 0      
Floor mats 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418 2,418
Cargo mat     158 158
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 6,345 3,345
Options (change) 344 344 5,902 3,112
Destination 885 885 975 975
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $49,920 $58,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,615
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4270hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,185$37,410$49,920$58,720
Adjustments for Features0-600-5,015-6,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$36,810$44,905$52,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$7,200

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$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$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support$0$0  
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
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$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,715$4,315$8,730$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$5,015$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-4,671-6,160

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

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in111.2 in
Length191.9 in186.3 in
Width72.0 in72.6 in
Height57.8 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.435.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
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 Requested277585%
Total Not Requested50015%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested155083%
Total Not Requested32517%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested69043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested69050%

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