 I thought I was going to get the new maxima but on a whim I stopped by audi.  Also looked at the 328xi, TL, G37x and TSX. The BMW was great but over 100/month more.  Loved the old TL but the new one felt way too large.  Drove the TSX with the 4 cylinder too slow.  Like the 6 but it was a $5k option, nearly 40k in total.   As soon as I drove the A4 quatro I was hooked.  The interior is so far superior to the other vehicles.  The new maxima moves but it still feels really cheap.  I liked th G but it was over $75/month more.   The 6 speed manual is fantastic.  Easy to use, short throws.  Can't wait to try the quattro in winter.