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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,085

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,215

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $8,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelPathfinderA3
TrimS2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,540 $27,270
Base Invoice $25,807 $25,361
Floor mats 155  
Portable navigation system 590  
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Floor mats 107  
Portable navigation system 501  
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
AWD   1,951
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Options (change) 745 9,830
Options (change) 608 9,144
Destination 800 875
Total Price $29,085 $37,975
Total Invoice $27,215 $35,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,712
Model Year20102012
ModelPathfinderA3
TrimS2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,085$37,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,085$33,195
Total Invoice$27,215$35,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,215$30,927

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102012
ModelPathfinderA3
TrimS2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Portable navigation system$400 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,860$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,453

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102012
ModelPathfinderA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length192.3 in168.7 in
Width72.8 in69.5 in
Height72.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested825100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1580100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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