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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: $41,850

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,048

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $7,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelMaximaA3 / S3
TrimPlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $42,500
Base Invoice $37,652 $39,527
Floor mats 220  
Rear spoiler 405  
Prestige Package   6,150
Cargo mat   155
Cargo net   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Floor mats 167  
Rear spoiler 344  
Prestige Package   5,718
Cargo mat   144
Cargo net   139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 625 7,030
Options (change) 511 6,537
Destination 885 925
Total Price $41,850 $50,455
Total Invoice $39,048 $46,989

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,032
Model Year20172016
ModelMaximaA3 / S3
TrimPlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,850$50,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,850$48,405
Total Invoice$39,048$46,989
Adjustments for Features0-1,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,048$45,080

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
ModelMaximaA3 / S3
TrimPlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,909

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
ModelMaximaA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length192.8 in175.4 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,462 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 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested160038%
Total Not Requested265062%

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