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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: $40,745

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $130

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,122

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMaximaA3
TrimSV3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,120 $34,915
Base Invoice $32,163 $32,471
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
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
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
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) 4,845 5,185
Options (change) 4,179 4,822
Destination 780 775
Total Price $40,745 $40,875
Total Invoice $37,122 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83
Model Year20122008
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)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$40,745$40,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$39,770
Total Invoice$37,122$38,068
Adjustments for Features0-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,122$37,039

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel 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
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 
Total Value of Features$4,595$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested119056%
Total Not Requested92544%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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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