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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,835

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,740

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,320 $39,500
Base Invoice $39,321 $36,736
Cargo Package 305  
Floor mats 235  
Prestige Package   8,600
Aluminum roof rails   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo Package 257  
Floor mats 187  
Prestige Package   7,998
Aluminum roof rails   280
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 540 9,475
Options (change) 444 8,814
Destination 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $43,835 $45,782
Total Invoice $40,740 $42,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,756
Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine284hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$43,835$45,782
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,610$45,782
Total Invoice$40,740$42,357
Adjustments for Features-1,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,601$42,357

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo tray$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$11,005$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in103.5 in
Length198.5 in169.8 in
Width77.2 in70.3 in
Height69.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,293 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights-250No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested172537%
Total Not Requested294063%

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