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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: $36,130

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,672

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelMaximaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSVA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $30,600 $29,714 $40,596
Premium Package 3,230    
Floor mats 180    
Rear spoiler 370    
Cargo organizer 140 75 75
Convenience Package   950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   155 155
Cargo mat   160  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Premium Package 2,801    
Floor mats 135    
Rear spoiler 292    
Cargo organizer 105 70 70
Convenience Package   884  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   144 144
Cargo mat   149  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Options (change) 3,920 3,205 1,100
Options (change) 3,333 2,983 1,024
Destination 750 975 975
Total Price $38,080 $36,130 $45,725
Total Invoice $34,683 $33,672 $42,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $893
Model Year201020182018
ModelMaximaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSVA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,080$36,130$45,725
Adjustments for Features-1300-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,950$36,130$41,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,935
Total Invoice$34,683$33,672$42,595
Adjustments for Features-1180-4,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,565$33,672$38,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,582

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

Model Year201020182018
ModelMaximaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSVA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small$5  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,585$5,455$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-1180-4,341

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

Model Year20102018
ModelMaximaA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length190.6 in175.4 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested119048%
Total Not Requested128052%

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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