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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu Classic
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Heated front seats 500      
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Heated front seats 467      
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 1,075 575 575 2,220
Options (change) 1,003 536 536 1,843
Destination 950 950 950 650
Total Price $33,225 $44,425 $56,025 $23,190
Total Invoice $30,969 $41,384 $52,172 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,707
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu Classic
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5219hp V6
TransmissionS7S6S7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$33,225$44,425$56,025$23,190
Adjustments for Features-4,790-9,840-10,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,435$34,585$45,460$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,150$17,025$0
Total Invoice$30,969$41,384$52,172$21,797
Adjustments for Features-4,465-9,166-9,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,504$32,218$42,334$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,714$15,830$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu Classic
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$12,990$13,715$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$9,840$10,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,465-9,166-9,8380

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Malibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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