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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $10,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelMaximaMaximaA3 / S3
TrimSESLS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $41,100
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $38,224
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler   360  
Convenience Package     750
Navigation Plus Package     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Cargo mat     155
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler   282  
Convenience Package     697
Navigation Plus Package     2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Cargo mat     144
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 4,055
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 3,770
Destination 625 625 895
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $46,050
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $42,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,936
Model Year200720072015
ModelMaximaMaximaA3 / S3
TrimSESLS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,385$36,245$46,050
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$42,700
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$42,889
Adjustments for Features-900-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$39,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200720072015
ModelMaximaMaximaA3 / S3
TrimSESLS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,040$3,940$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-3,120

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072015
ModelMaximaA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in103.8 in
Length193.5 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested130044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested27527%
Total Not Requested75073%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested27565%
Total Not Requested15035%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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