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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: $40,725

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,932

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $5,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelPathfinderA3
TrimLE3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,120 $35,875
Base Invoice $35,304 $33,364
Navigation system 1,850 1,950
Value Package 2,100  
Floor mats 200  
5.6L V8 1,080  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation system 1,605 1,813
Value Package 1,943  
Floor mats 163  
5.6L V8 1,105  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 7,430 4,025
Options (change) 6,851 3,743
Destination 810 825
Total Price $46,360 $40,725
Total Invoice $42,965 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,493
Model Year20112009
ModelPathfinderA3
TrimLE3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,360$40,725
Adjustments for Features-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,540$40,725
Total Invoice$42,965$37,932
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,425$37,932

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
ModelPathfinderA3
TrimLE3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
4WD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,935$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
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 Weight5,020 lb.3,660 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
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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