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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: $31,780

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,993

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelA3Malibu Limited
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $28,420
Base Invoice $25,361 $26,857
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
All-weather floor mats 120 140
Navigation system 2,000 495
Convenience Package 1,275  
iPod integration -200  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
All-weather floor mats 112 127
Navigation system 1,860 450
Convenience Package 1,186  
iPod integration -186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Options (change) 9,100 2,485
Options (change) 8,467 2,261
Destination 875 875
Total Price $37,245 $31,780
Total Invoice $34,703 $29,993

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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: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,932
Model Year20112016
ModelA3Malibu Limited
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,245$31,780
Adjustments for Features0-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$31,545
Total Invoice$34,703$29,993
Adjustments for Features0-222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,703$29,771

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 player $125
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-222

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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 opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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