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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,817

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaA3
TrimSV3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,860 $34,915
Base Invoice $30,097 $32,471
Tech Package 1,850  
Premium Package 3,450  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370  
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Tech Package 1,605  
Premium Package 2,993  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292  
Navigation system   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,850 5,185
Options (change) 5,025 4,822
Destination 695 775
Total Price $39,405 $40,875
Total Invoice $35,817 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,874
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaA3
TrimSV3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,405$40,875
Adjustments for Features0-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$40,470
Total Invoice$35,817$38,068
Adjustments for Features0-377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,817$37,691

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaA3
TrimSV3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,095$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-377

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.6 in168.7 in
Width73.2 in69.5 in
Height57.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested156557%
Total Not Requested117543%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%

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