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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,855

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $6,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,971

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Malibu Limited
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $28,420
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $26,857
Convenience Package 750 750 750 750  
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Navigation Plus Package 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350  
Cargo mat 115 115 115 115 80
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 180 140
Cargo net 150 150 150 150  
Active Lane Assist       650  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,850
Advanced Safety Package         595
Navigation system         495
Rear spoiler         400
Convenience Package 697 697 697 697  
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371    
Navigation Plus Package 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325  
Cargo mat 107 107 107 107 73
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 168 127
Cargo net 139 139 139 139  
Active Lane Assist       605  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,684
Advanced Safety Package         541
Navigation system         450
Rear spoiler         364
Options (change) 8,645 8,645 8,645 6,745 3,560
Options (change) 8,038 8,038 8,038 6,272 3,239
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $39,440 $42,140 $42,740 $48,740 $32,855
Total Invoice $36,741 $39,251 $39,809 $45,391 $30,971

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,244
Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Malibu Limited
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$39,440$42,140$42,740$48,740$32,855
Adjustments for Features-565-565-2,265-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,875$41,575$40,475$44,625$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,750$0
Total Invoice$36,741$39,251$39,809$45,391$30,971
Adjustments for Features-526-526-2,110-3,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,215$38,725$37,699$41,559$30,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$5,344$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Malibu Limited
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
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$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,840$4,840$6,540$8,390$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$565$2,265$4,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-526-2,110-3,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3Malibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.8 in
Length175.4 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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