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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,950

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,024

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $1,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $38,212 $29,714 $40,596
Floor mats 300    
Body kit 420    
Rear spoiler 405    
Prestige Package   9,750 5,300
Sport Package   650  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Cargo mat   160  
Cargo net   155 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Floor mats 234    
Body kit 349    
Rear spoiler 344    
Prestige Package   8,138 4,930
Sport Package   606  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Cargo mat   149  
Cargo net   144 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 1,125 12,285 6,030
Options (change) 927 10,499 5,610
Destination 885 975 975
Total Price $42,950 $45,210 $50,655
Total Invoice $40,024 $41,188 $47,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $513
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,950$45,210$50,655
Adjustments for Features0-715-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,950$44,495$47,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,135
Total Invoice$40,024$41,188$47,181
Adjustments for Features0-651-2,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,024$40,537$44,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,826

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
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
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,155$7,870$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-2,818

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length192.8 in175.4 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.3 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, 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 app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested327549%
Total Not Requested341551%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested162539%
Total Not Requested251561%

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