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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,195

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,591

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaQ3
TrimSV2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $32,900
Base Invoice $32,163 $30,596
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Rear spoiler 375  
Floor mats 195  
Convenience Package   1,350
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Rear spoiler 298  
Floor mats 146  
Convenience Package   1,256
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 3,920 4,320
Options (change) 3,350 4,020
Destination 780 975
Total Price $39,820 $38,195
Total Invoice $36,293 $35,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,066
Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaQ3
TrimSV2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$39,820$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$34,585
Total Invoice$36,293$35,591
Adjustments for Features0-3,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$32,227

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaQ3
TrimSV2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$2,430$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,364

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in102.5 in
Length190.6 in172.8 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height57.8 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.248.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested785100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested20580%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested74075%
Total Not Requested25025%

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