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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,800

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,286

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $3,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelPathfinderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $35,304 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
4.0L V6 0        
Navigation system 1,850        
Floor mats 200        
Navigation Plus Package   2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Cargo net   150 150 150 150
Cargo mat   155 155 155 155
4.0L V6 0        
Navigation system 1,605        
Floor mats 163        
Navigation Plus Package   2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Cargo net   139 139 139 139
Cargo mat   144 144 144 144
Options (change) 2,050 6,005 6,005 6,005 3,455
Options (change) 1,768 5,583 5,583 5,583 3,212
Destination 810 895 895 895 895
Total Price $40,980 $36,800 $39,500 $40,100 $45,450
Total Invoice $37,882 $34,286 $36,796 $37,354 $42,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,103
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelPathfinderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,980$36,800$39,500$40,100$45,450
Adjustments for Features-1,61500-1,700-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,365$36,800$39,500$38,400$42,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$5,500
Total Invoice$37,882$34,286$36,796$37,354$42,331
Adjustments for Features-1,49300-1,584-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,389$34,286$36,796$35,770$39,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,484$5,111

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelPathfinderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under second row seats$50    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,580$5,965$5,965$7,665$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0$0$1,700$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,49300-1,584-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelPathfinderA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length192.3 in175.4 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height72.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.1 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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