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Nissan 350Z vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,395

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,051

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZA3A3
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,340 $36,740 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $30,884 $33,644 $25,361 $28,134
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620      
Cargo net 80 80    
Floor mats 95 95    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538      
Cargo net 53 53    
Floor mats 69 69    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 2,595 1,975 6,250 6,250
Options (change) 2,221 1,683 5,815 5,815
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $36,630 $39,410 $34,395 $37,375
Total Invoice $33,800 $36,022 $32,051 $34,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,613
Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZA3A3
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6306hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,630$39,410$34,395$37,375
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,630$39,410$32,395$34,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0$1,930
Total Invoice$33,800$36,022$32,051$34,824
Adjustments for Features00-1,864-2,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,800$36,022$30,187$31,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,222$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Audi A3

Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZA3A3
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,115$1,115$3,115$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,864-2,842

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
Model350ZA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length169.8 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height52.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.854.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110570%
Total Not Requested47530%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110570%
Total Not Requested47530%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

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