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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,040

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelA3Malibu Limited
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $28,420
Base Invoice $22,998 $26,857
Sport Package 1,800  
Convenience Package 675  
Navigation system 1,950 495
Sound Package 900  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Rear side airbags 350  
Satellite radio 350  
6-speed automated manual 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   400
Sport Package 1,638  
Convenience Package 614  
Navigation system 1,787 450
Sound Package 819  
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Rear side airbags 319  
Satellite radio 319  
6-speed automated manual 1,372  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 10,110 2,745
Options (change) 9,312 2,498
Destination 720 875
Total Price $35,570 $32,040
Total Invoice $33,030 $30,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,130
Model Year20062016
ModelA3Malibu Limited
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,570$32,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,570$30,630
Total Invoice$33,030$30,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,030$28,900

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelA3Malibu Limited
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,330

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelA3Malibu Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.8 in
Length168.7 in191.5 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested158077%
Total Not Requested47523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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